1.2 Composites Flashcards
What is a use of fibre cement
roofing panels
What are the 9 composites
GRP, CFRP, Kevlar, fibre cement, reinforced concrete, concrete, al composite board, tungsten carbide, engineered wood
What is a use of GRP
kayaks
What is a use of Kevlar
gloves
What is a use of reinforced concrete
suspended ceiling
What is a use of CFRP
automotive products
What is a use of concrete
foundations
What is a use of al composite board
sound proof panels
What is a use of tungsten carbide
drill bits
What is a use of engineered wood
beams
What are 3 properties of kevlar
Tough, soft and lightweight
What are 4 adv of CFRP
good strength to weight ratio, stiff and strong, conductive, doesn’t need finishes
What are 3 disadv of CFRP
expensive, non recyclable, hard to repair
What are 2 disadv of GRP
non recyclable, requires a finish
What is reinforced concrete made with
Made of carbon steel rods with cement powder and aggregate