Composites Flashcards
Name types of composites
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Glass reinforced plastic
Tungsten carbide
Aluminium composite board
Concrete
Fibre cement
Engineered wood
What is CFRP
Carbon fibres mixed with polyester resin or expose resin
What is GRP
Glass fibres mixed with polyester resin
What is tungsten carbide
A ferment( mixture of ceramic and metal particles)
Ceramic tungsten and cobalt metal
What is aluminium composite board
Aluminium sheets with a polyethylene core
What is concrete
Cement powder, sand, aggregate particles mixed with water
What is reinforced concrete
Cement powder, sand aggregated particles and low carbon steel rods mixed with water
What is fibre cement
Cement powder, sand, aggregate particles and polymer or steel fibres mixed with water
What is engineered wood
Timber laminates and MF adhesives
Properties of CFRP
Lightweight
Good compressive strength
Low thermal expansion
Properties of GRP
Lightweight
Good compression strength
Low thermal expansion
Properties of tungsten carbide
Resistant to high temperatures
Hard and tough
Properties of aluminium composite board
Good thermal and sound insulation
Lightweight
Good vibration damping
Properties of concrete
High compression strength
Low tensile strength
Properties of reinforced concrete
Fire resistant
Few surface defects
Properties of fibre cement
Lighter than reinforced concrete
Good at low temperatures
Properties of engineered wood
Fire resistant
Good structual stability
Uses of CFRP
Tennis rackets
Racing car bodies and parts
Bicycle frames
Uses of GRP
Boat hulls
Locomotive train cabs
Uses of tungsten carbide
Lathe tools
Kitchen knives
Uses of aluminium composite boards
Sound proofing panels in vehicles
