WSU opens registration for online composites courses in March

Wichita State University (WSU, Kan., U.S.) is offering two upcoming online courses on Composite Maintenance Technology (CMT) and Composite Structural Engineering Technology (CSET) in collaboration with industry subject matter experts and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) beginning March 2022. 

CMT, running March 7, 2022, through April 24, 2022, provides a background in critical maintenance issues associated with composite structures. Students will gain an increased understanding of safety implications concerning the maintenance and repair of composite materials used in aerospace. The interactive online course is suggested for composite maintenance professionals, including inspection personnel, repair technicians and engineers and will increase awareness of technical and safety considerations associated with composite maintenance and repairs for professionals of all skill levels.

Course topics include:

• Roles and responsibilities
• Source documentation
• Damage disposition
• Inspection procedures
• Composite repair practice
• Bonded repair
• Complex repairs and thermal uniformity

For additional information on registration fees, the course brochure or to register, visit this link.

CSET offers two class options, A and B. CSET-A runs March 14, 2022 to May 1, 2022 and CSET-B from May 9, 2022 to June 9, 2022. There is also an optional hands-on lab, with dates to be announced. This course covers the essential topics pertaining to composites engineering and the certification process. Its contents provide students with an awareness of the composites engineering process framework through course materials and practical applications through online discussions. Topics include engineering, manufacturing, maintenance and certification of composite materials associated with civil aircraft structures. The course content is in accordance with FAA AC 20-107B (Composite Aircraft Structure). 

Professionals responsible for the engineering of composites; individuals having a general background in composites and/or engineering technology; and civil aviation regulatory authorities and industry designees who participate in the certification of composite structures are welcome to attend.

In a prerequisite to this course, students will also review summary reading material on basic composite technology during the first week of the online class, followed by an assessment to measure students understanding of the prerequisite content. After successfully completing the online assessment, students are given access to the CSET course.

Course topics under this prerequisite include:

• Composite applications
• Material, processing and fabrication development
• Design development
• Structural substantiation
• Manufacturing and maintenance interface
• Additional topics: Flutter, crashworthiness, fire safety and lightning protection

For additional information on registration fees, the course brochure or to register, visit this link.