Composites & Material Properties

Question 1

Describe Composites

Answer 1

Composites are made up of two different materials the reinforcement (fibres or fragments that are embedded in the matrix) and the matrix (material that surrounds the reinforcement, acting as a binder

Question 2

Name three examples of composites

Answer 2

1) Concrete
2)Fiberglass
3)Carbon fire

Question 3

Describe Properties of Materials

Answer 3

Different materials are chosen for different reasons. We need to analyse these properties to work out which material is best suited to a purpose. Properties include:

Question 4

Name three properties of materials

Answer 4

1) Tensile
2) Electrical conductivity
3) Hardness