Chapter 1

Question 1

Composites are also known by the industry term FRP, an acronym for

Answer 1

fiber-reinforced polymer

Question 2

A polymer matrix resin is either thermoplastic or thermoset resin.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Name three fiber materials used to reinforce common thermoset resins

Answer 3

glass, carbon, aramid

Question 4

Epoxy resin is a thermoplastic resin

Answer 4

false

Question 5

Thermoset resins are a characterized by their

Answer 5

none of the above

Question 6

Today more than ___% of the 787 Dreamliner is built with composites including, the world’s first all-composite fuselage.

Answer 6

50%

Question 7

Name three typical composite uses in aerospace

Answer 7

bulkheads, fuel tanks, propellers

Question 8

Advanced composites (carbon, aramid, graphite) are not as frequently used as glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) because of the

Answer 8

cost

Question 9

Name three typical composite uses in chemical engineering

Answer 9

pressure vessels, containers, valves or pipe work

Question 10

Composites are also used to retrofit and upgrade existing bridges through externally applied ________ supports and patches over concrete.

Answer 10

impact-containment