Composite Materials Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of composite materials (5)
A
Steel Carbon fybre Concrete Fiber glass Graphene
2
Q
Explain composite materials
A
Composite materials are made up of two or more materials
3
Q
What is concrete made up of
A
Water, sand /gravel, cement
4
Q
Properties of concrete (must include 3 most iportant) 7
A
Hard + Durable Insulator Strong Waterproof Chemically stable Non- magnetic Wear resistant
5
Q
What reinforces cement
A
Gravel
Sand
Steel
6
Q
How does steel reinforce cement
A
Concrete can be squashed but when streched brakes. Steel helps because it isnt damaged when steched
