Composite & Modern Materials Flashcards
1
Q
What are the properties with CFRP (Carbon Fibres with Polyester Resin)?
A
- Lightweight
- corrosion resistant
- tough
- hard
- good compressive strength
- low thermal expansion
2
Q
What are the properites of GRP (Glass Fibres mixed with polyester resin)?
A
- Lightweight
- corrosion resistant
- tough
- Hard
- low thermal expansion
- good compressive strength
3
Q
What is a modern Material?
A
- Materials developed through the invention of new or improved processes
4
Q
What are Super Alloys?
A
- Significantly enhance characteristics such as;
- Mechanical strength
- high temperature performance
- resitance to corrosion or wear resistance
5
Q
What is graphene?
A
Worlds thinnest and strongest material
- Extremely hard
- Lightweight
- excelent conductor
6
Q
What are Bioplastics?
A
- Made from plant based sources
7
Q
What are nanomaterials?
A
- Altering a materials properties by changing individual atoms in the material
- improves strenght-to-weight ratio
- elasticty
- conductivity
8
Q
What are smart materials?
A
- a material whose physical properties change in its surrounding environment
