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Online materials to help you learn about composites, from basic definitions of composites to laminate theory for engineers.
Composites Short Course
This series of pages, converted from a Powerpoint presentation, provides an introduction to laminate theory and takes a look at special types of layups. Based on a short course taught at Duke University by Dr. Steve Griffin.
Health Hazards of Polymer Matrix Materials
This chapter from the OSHA Technical Manual is a reasonably decent introduction to composite materials and processing, with an emphasis on their potential hazards.
Waterjet Web Reference
Resource site on waterjet cutting. Intro to the process, FAQs, comparisons to other processes, pictures, buyer's guide, and more.

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