Composites Standards and Certification

Course description

The course comprises lectures that:

• Provide Learners with an understanding of the need for suitable Regulations, Codes and Standards (RCS) for composite materials
• Give learners an overview of the certification process of composite structures in a number of industry sectors
• Enable learners to analyse qualification test data and obtain appropriate design data

There are also three practical sessions on:

• Interpretation and application of BS EN ISO 14126 Fibre-reinforced plastic composites – Determination of compressive properties in the in-plane direction
• Calculation of B-basis values for longitudinal compression strength of a carbon epoxy pre-preg material
• Development of a basic qualification programme for a deep-water composite riser

Who is it for?

Aimed at graduates that wish to deepen their knowledge in how standards are developed and used to measure the performance and design / certify composite materials and structures