composite materials Flashcards
composition of CFRP
carbon fibre
polyester resin
properties of CFRP
Lightweight
Corrosion resistant
Tough
Hard
Good compressive strength
Low thermal expansion
uses of CFRP
sport equipment
like bicycle frames and tennis racquets
composition of GRP
glass fibre
polyester resin
properties of GRP
lightweight
corrosion resistant
Tough
Hard
Low thermal expansion
Good compressive strength
Uses of GRP
boat hulls
Pond liners
Kayak shells
tungsten carbide composition
ceramic tungsten
cobalt metal
Properties of tungsten carbide
hard
Tough
Temperature resistant
Corrosion resistant
Uses of tungsten carbide
Cutting tools
aluminium composite board composition
aluminium sheet
polyethylene core
properties of aluminium composite board
Lightweight
Rigid
Tough
Malleable
Thermal and sound insulator
Good vibration damping
uses of aluminium composite board
Soundproofing panels in cars, buildings, and boats
Signage
Composition of concrete
cement powder
Sand
Aggregate particles
Water
properties of concrete
High compression strength
Low tensile strength
few surface defects
Easy to mould
uses of concrete
Pathways
Beams
Block
House foundations
composition of reinforced concrete
Cement powder
Sand
aggregate particles
Water
Low carbon steel rods
Properties of reinforced concrete
-High compression and tensile strength
-consistency across structure
-Few surface defects
-Fire resistant
Uses of reinforced concrete
buildings
Bridge piles and spans
Retaining walls
grip floors
composition of fibre cement
Cement powder
Aggregate
Sand
Polymer or steel fibres with water
properties of fibre cement
Lighter than reinforced concrete
Hard
Tough
Good at low temperatures and freeze thaw conditions
uses of fibre cement
Suspended floors
Complex geometric shapes
Pathways
engineered wood composition
Glue laminate timber
-Timber laminate, and MF adhesive
properties of engineered wood
-good aesthetics
-Natural alternative to reinforce concrete
-more lightweight
-Fire resistant
-Good structural stability
-corrosion proof
engineered wood uses
Beams
Bridges
Domes
Arches
Decking
Roof beams
