Composites 3.1.2

Question 1

What is a composite material?

Answer 1

A material made up of two or more materials that enhance the materials properties.

Question 2

What are some properties and uses of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)?
(CARBON FIBRES AND POLYESTER RESIN)

Answer 2

Lightweight, corrosion resistant, hard, good compressive strength,
USES - sports equipment e.g bike frames, helmets prosthetics.

Question 3

What are some properties and uses of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)?
(CARBON FIBRES AND POLYESTER RESIN)

Answer 3

Lightweight, corrosion resistant, tough hard, good compressive strength
USES - boats, sports car bodies

Question 4

What are some properties and uses of Concrete?
(CEMENT POWDER, SAND, AGGREGATE, MIXED WITH WATER)

Answer 4

aggregate . cement powder, sand, mixed with water.
High compression strength, easy to mould , low tensile strength

USES - house foundations, driveways

Question 5

What are some properties and uses of Reinforced Concrete?
(LOW CARBON STEEL RODS (Rebar) CEMENT POWDER, SAND, WATER)

Answer 5

contains low-carbon steel rods (rebar)

High compression, and tensile strength, fire-resistant
USES - buildings, bridges, retaining walls

Question 6

What are some properties and uses of Engineered wood glulam glued laminated timber?
(TIMBER LAMINATES AND MF ADHESIVE)

Answer 6

good aesthetics, alternative to reinforced concrete, lightweight, corrosion resistant, good stability
USES- Beams bridges decking