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1.10 Composites Flashcards

1
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Describe composite

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A material comprised of two or more different materials, resulting in a material with enhanced properties.

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State three properties/characteristics of CFRP

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Lightweight
Corrosion-resistant
Tough
Hard
Good compressive strength
Low thermal expansion

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3
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State two uses of CFRP

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Sports equipment such as bicycle frames, tennis racquets, fishing rods
Helmets
Prosthetics

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4
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State three properties/characteristics of GRP

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Lightweight
Corrosion resistant
Tough
Hard
Low thermal expansion
Good compressive strength

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5
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State two uses of GRP

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Boat hulls
Pond liners
Kayak
Sports car bodies and parts
Locomotive trains cab

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State three properties/characteristics of tungsten carbide

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Hard
Tough
Corrosion-resistant
Resistant to high temperature

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State two uses of tungsten carbide

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Cutting tools such as drill bits, lathe tooltips, router bits
Kitchen knives

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State three properties/characteristics of aluminium composite board

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Lightweight
Rigid
Tough
Malleable
Good thermal insulation
Good sound insulation
Good vibration damping

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9
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State two uses of aluminium composite board

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Soundproofing panels in cars
Buildings
Boats
Signage

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10
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State three properties/characteristics of concrete

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High compression strength
Low tensile strength
Few surface defects
Easy to mould

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11
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State three uses of concrete

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Pathways
Beams
Blocks
Driveways
House foundations

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State three properties/characteristics of reinforced concrete

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High compression
high tensile strength
Consistency across the surface
Few surface defects
Fire resistant

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13
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State three uses of reinforced concrete

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Bridges piles and spans
Retaining walls
Buildings
Grid floors

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State three properties/characteristics of fibre cement

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Lighter in weight than reinforced concrete
Hard
Tough
Good at low temperatures
Good in freeze/thaw situations

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15
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State two uses of fibre cement

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Suspended floor
Complex geometric shapes
Pathways

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16
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State three properties/characteristics of engineered wood

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Good aesthetics
Natural alternatives to reinforced concrete
More lightweight than concrete alternatives
Fire resistant
Good structural stability
Corrosion proof

17
Q

State two uses of engineered wood

A

Beams
Bridges
Domes
Arches
Decking
Roof Beams
Rafters

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