p1-composites

Question 1

CFRP

Answer 1

-carbon fibred mixed with polyester resin

-lightweight, corrosion resistant, tough, hard, good compressive strength

uses: sports equipment, fishing rods, racing car bodies

Question 2

GRP

Answer 2

-glass fibred mixed with polyester resin

-lightweight, corrosion resistant, tough, hard, low thermal expansion, good compressive strength

uses: boat hulls, kayak shells. sport car bodies

Question 3

Tungsten carbide

Answer 3

-hard, tough, resistant to high temperature, corrosion resistant

uses: cutting tools and kitchen knives

Question 4

Aluminium composite board

Answer 4

-lightweight, rigid, tough, good thermal and sound insulation, good vibration damping

uses: soundproofing panels in cars, boats and buildings

Question 5

concrete

Answer 5

-high compression strength, low tensile strength, easy to mould

uses: pathways, beams, driveways

Question 6

Reinforced concrete

Answer 6

-high compression and tensile strength
-fire resistant

uses: buildings, bridge piles, grid floors

Question 7

Fibre Cement

Answer 7

-lighter in weight than reinforced concrete
-hard, tough, good at low temp

uses: suspended floors, pathways

Question 8

engineered wood

Answer 8

-good aesthetics
- natural alternative to reinforced concretes

-more lightweight than concrete
-fire resistant
-good structural stability

uses: beams, roof beams, bridges