Composites: The Challenge to the Engineer

Synopsis: Reasons for using composites are outlined not only in terms of mechanical performance, but also for simplifying designs and manufacture or obtaining corrosion resistance. The applications described include high quality aerospace control services via bodies of passenger seats, to large diameter pipes and articles made from sheet moulding compound. Honeycomb panel, vacuum bag moulding and filament winding are shown.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min.
Year of production: 1984
Availability: Sale
Uses: Designers and production engineers; introductory use for materials specialists.*
Subjects: Engineering
Keywords: construction materials; engineering design; materials

Cast

Norman Waterman

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