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 enhance properties.
2
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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
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
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
5
Q
State two uses of GRP
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- Boat hulls
- Pond liners
- Kayak
- Sports car bodies and parts
- Locomotive trains cab
6
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State three properties/characteristics of tungsten carbide
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- Hard
- Tough
- Corrosion-resistant
- Resistant to high temperature
7
Q
State two uses of tungsten carbide
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- Cutting tools such as drill bits, lathe tooltips, router bits
- Kitchen knives
8
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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
9
Q
State two uses of aluminium composite board
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- Soundproofing panels in cars
- Buildings
- Boats
- Signage
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
11
Q
State three uses of concrete
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- Pathways
- Beams
- Blocks
- Driveways
- House foundations
12
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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
13
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State three uses of reinforced concrete
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- Bridges piles and spans
- Retaining walls
- Buildings
- Grid floors
14
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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
15
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State two uses of fibre cement
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- Suspended floor
- Complex geometric shapes
- Pathways
