Department:    MT

 Course #:    104

 Credits:    6

 Variable:     No

 Course Description  

Introductory and in-depth course in fiberglass reinforced plastics with emphasis on chemical safety applicable to poly and vinyl-ester resins, solvents, and epoxies. With hands-on training in use of molds, gel coats, release agents, resins, cosmetic color matching and reinforcing materials in hand layup and structural repair.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Safely select proper materials and molds to make parts or patches for boat repair
2. Properly prepare molds for use
3. Spray jell coat materials
   • Cosmetic color matches on non-structural and structural repairs.
4. Perform hand layup using mats, rovings, and reinforced materials
   • Make structural and cosmetic repair to damaged FRP oarts using fillers, gelcoats and resins.
5. Be able to use fillers, sealers, and epoxies to make repairs

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Safety in use of resins, catalysts, epoxies, and fillers
2. Selection and preparation of molds using parting agents
3. Use of spray gun in application of PVA jell coats and resins
4. Methods of reinforcing using glass mat, woven roving, carbon fiber, mylar, and others as may be needed for strength
5. Grinding and shaping materials to fit
6. Splicing of new materials to old and bonding to wood or metal
7. Cosmetic repairs to FRP hulls or parts.
8. Structural repairs to FRP hulls.
   • Simple laminates
   • Cored Laminates