10 - Composites - General characteristics

Question 1

What is a composite?

Answer 1

A material comprised of two or more different materials. Results in a material with enhanced properties

Question 2

What are the most commonly used composites?

Answer 2

Carbon-fibre reinforced polymer

Glass-fibre reinforced polymer

Because they have the most commonly used and therefore useful properties, such as being lightweight, corrosion resistant, tough, hard, and have a low thermal expansion. They can be easily moulded into 3D forms using the lay-up method.
(Good properties for sports equipment)