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
What are 5 properties of GRP
cost effective, good weight to strength ratio, good electrical and thermal insulation, tough, corrosion resistant
What is fibre cement made with
Made with polymer or steel fibres with cement powder and aggregate
What is concrete made with
Made from cement powder, aggregate and sand with water
What is al composite board made from
Alu sheets and PE core
What is tungsten carbide classified as
A cermat (ceramic with a metal particles)
What is engineered wood made from
wood veneers stranded together with resin
What are 2 properties of fibre cement
lightweight, good compressive and tensile strength
What is one property of reinforced concrete
good compressive strength and low tensile strength
What are properties of engineered wood
lightweight, good aesthetics, natural alternative, stronger than concrete
What are 2 properties of tungsten carbide
hard and tough, good thermal and corrosion resistance
What are 4 properties of alu composite board
rigid, tough, lightweight and good insulator
