ABSTRACT

This book describes process models for thermosetting and thermoplastic matrix composites and an expert system applicable to autoclave curing of thermosetting matrix composites. It presents a rule based expert system that can be used for real time control of the autoclave temperature and pressure.

chapter Chapter 1|1 pages

Introduction

part 1|94 pages

Curing of Thermosetting Matrix Composites

chapter Chapter 3|29 pages

A Model of the Autoclave Cure Process

chapter Chapter 4|20 pages

An Expert System for the Autoclave Cure Process

chapter Chapter 5|7 pages

Verification of SECURE by Computer Simulation

chapter Chapter 6|28 pages

Verification of SECURE by Experiment

part 2|19 pages

Processing Thermoplastics

chapter Chapter 7|1 pages

General Considerations for Processing Thermoplastics

chapter Chapter 8|15 pages

A Model for Processing Thermoplastics