AMTAS

Sponsored by the University of Washington's Center of Excellence on Advanced Materials in Transport Aircraft Structures (AMTAS).

March 19 - 23, 2007
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

Advanced composite materials such as carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) are being applied to many aircraft structures including the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 to improve performance and save weight. To better prepare engineers in applying these new material technologies to the design and manufacturing of composite aircraft structures, AMTAS is pleased to offer this special opportunity in advanced aircraft composites education. 

This intermediate level course provides an in-depth introduction to the use of advanced composite materials for aircraft from an engineering and manufacturing point of view. Specifically, the course is designed to address critical areas of composite technologies, testing, analysis, design, inspection, repair. The course does not contain any proprietary or export-controlled information. The course will be taught by leading subject matter experts from academia, industry and government with a combined total of over 250 years of experience in composite research, development, and education.

After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to identify the unique characteristics of composites and apply the fundamental and practical knowledge necessary to build and maintain aircraft composite structural hardware. In addition, students will earn 4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of Washington.

Course Coordinators

Dr. Kuen Y. Lin, Professor
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
University of Washington

Industry Liaison:
Mr. Michael Richey, Program Manager
Learning Training and Development
The Boeing Company

Course Instructors

• Dr. Kuen Y. Lin, University of Washington
• Dr. K.B. Das, University of Washington
• Mr. Dave Dickson, The Boeing Company
• Mr. Chris Eastland, The Boeing Company
• Dr. Paolo Feraboli, University of Washington
• Dr. Brian Flinn, University of Washington
• Dr. Doug McCarville, The Boeing Company
• Mr. Michael Richey, The Boeing Company
• Dr. Moe Soleiman, The Boeing Company
• Dr. Patrick Stickler, The Boeing Company
• Dr. Dave Swartz, Federal Aviation Administration
• Dr. Mark Tuttle, University of Washington

Who Should Attend

• Recently hired engineers
• Experienced design engineers, stress analysts and manufacturing engineers seeking composite fundamentals and application knowledge
• Aeronautical, civil, mechanical, and materials sciences engineers looking to round out their background in aircraft structure and design

Course Outline

Read the Course Outline.

Course materials contain fundamental and practical knowledge necessary to build aerospace composite structural hardware.

Prerequisite: To participate in the AMTAS Institute, students must have a B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, materials sciences engineering, civil engineering or equivalent educational background.

Course Cost: $2,500

Contact Emily West to discuss discounted registration for groups of 5 or more from the same organization.

Course Registration

Please click here to register.

Note: Early registration is advised as course enrollment is limited.

Course Questions

If you have questions about this program, contact Emily West at 206-221-3935 or by email at west@engr.washington.edu

Boeing employees who have questions about this program should email Michael Richey with the Boeing Learning Training and Development at michael.c.richey@boeing.com.