Composites Flashcards
(27 cards)
CFRP
Lightweight
Good compressive strength
Tough
Hard
Low thermal expansion
What is CFRP made of
Carbon fibres and polyester/epoxy resin
What is carbon fibre used for
Bike frames, tennis rackets
Tungsten Carbide
Hard
Tough
Corrosion resistant
Resistant to high temperatures
What is Tungsten carbide made of
Ceramic tungsten and cobalt metal
What is tungsten carbide used for
Cutting tools
GRP
Tough
Hard
Low thermal expansion
Good compressive strength
Lightweight
What is GRP made of
Glass fibres and polyester resin
What is GRP used for
Boat hulls
Aluminium composite board
Malleable
Good thermal and sound insulation
Tough
Rigid
Lightweight
Good vibration damping
What is aluminium composite board made of
Aluminium sheets with a polyethylene core
What is aluminium composite board used for
Sound proof panels, Advertisements
Concrete
Easy to mould
Low tensile strength
High compression strength
What is concrete made of
Cement powder
Sand
Aggregate particles
Water
What is concrete used for
House foundations
Reinforced concrete
Fire resistant
Consistency across structure
High compressive strength
High tensile strength
What is reinforced concrete made of
Concrete (cement powder, sand, aggregate particles and water) but also with low carbon steel rods inside
What is reinforced concrete used for
Buildings
Fibre cement
Lighter than reinforced concrete
Hard
Tough
Good at low temperatures
What is fibre cement made of
Concrete (cement powder, aggregate particles, sand, water) and polymer/steel fibres
What is fibre cement used for
Roofing, suspended floors
Tufnol
Good wear resistance
Low water absorption
Strong
Excellent machining qualities
What is Tufnol made of
Woven linen soaked with resin
What is Tufnol used for
Sliders, gears in machines
