Week 11 (Composites)

Question 1

_______ is the inclusion of one thing within another so that the included thing is not apparent.

Answer 1

Encapsulation

Question 2

______ are materials where the matrix material is already saturated into the material.

Answer 2

“Pre-Pregs”

Question 3

______ agents, also known as fillers. materials that are added to the matrix to control viscosity and weight.

Answer 3

Thixotropic Agents

Question 4

When there is a central material that is contained in between two face sheets we have what is called a ______ ______ panel. (Core material) Example: Honeycomb, foam, wood styles.

Answer 4

sandwich constructed

Question 5

When two or more layers of different materials are laminated together, you have what is known as a ______ ______.

Answer 5

hybrid laminate

Question 6

This process uses a continuous thread of reinforcing fiber that is wound a mandrel in the desired shape of the part.

Answer 6

Filament winding

Question 7

This process involves the use of BULK MATERIALS where the matrix is simply applied to the reinforcing material and left to cure.

Answer 7

Wet Lay-up or Hand Lay-up

Question 8

Uses conductors into reinforcing materials and sometimes conductive paints.

Answer 8

Electrical Bonding