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Techniques for manufacturing structures that include composite hat stringers are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of forming a composite structure includes placing a generally cured composite hat stringer on a tool, the hat stringer having a rigid mold line conformal surface for adjoining a ge

Techniques for manufacturing structures that include composite hat stringers are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of forming a composite structure includes placing a generally cured composite hat stringer on a tool, the hat stringer having a rigid mold line conformal surface for adjoining a generally uncured skin, positioning the skin adjacent to the rigid mold line conformal surface, coupling the skin to the rigid mold line conformal surface of the composite hat stringer, including applying a pressure to a surface of the skin to urge the skin into engagement with the composite hat stringer, and curing the skin.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of creating a reinforced composite structure, comprising:coupling a skin to a rigid mold line conformal surface of a closed hat stringer, including applying pressure on the skin opposite the closed hat stringer to compress the skin against the closed hat stringer, the

What is claimed is: 1. A method of creating a reinforced composite structure, comprising:coupling a skin to a rigid mold line conformal surface of a closed hat stringer, including applying pressure on the skin opposite the closed hat stringer to compress the skin against the closed hat stringer, the closed hat stringer providing a rigid surface to counteract the applied pressure; andcuring the skin to the rigid mold line conformal surface by coupling end caps to the closed hat stringer to create a pressurized cavity and applying pressure within the cavity to maintain the shape of the closed hat stringer.