Composite Materials Properties

Question 1

CFRP

Answer 1

Lightweight, weather resistant, tough, hard, good compressive strength, low thermal expansion.

Question 2

GRP

Answer 2

Lightweight, weather resistant, tough, hard, low thermal expansion, good compressive strength.

Question 3

Tungsten carbide

Answer 3

Hard, tough, resistant to high temperatures, corrosion resistant.

Question 4

Aluminium composite board

Answer 4

Lightweight, rigid, tough, malleable, good thermal and sound insulator, good vibration dampening.

Question 5

Concrete

Answer 5

High compression strength, low tensile strength, few surface defects, easy to mould.

Question 6

Reinforced concrete

Answer 6

High compression and tensile strength, consistency across the structure, few surface defects, fire resistant.

Question 7

Fibre cement

Answer 7

Lighter in weight than reinforced concrete, hard, tough, good at low temperatures and freeze/thaw situations.

Question 8

Engineered wood (Glulam)

Answer 8

Good aesthetics, natural alternative to reinforced concrete, more lightweight than concrete alternatives, fire resistant, good structural stability, weatherproof.