Composites

Question 2

What is a composite material?

Answer 2

A composite is a material composed of two or more different materials resulting in a material with enhanced properties.

Question 3

What is Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics?

Answer 3

Carbon fibres mixed with polyester resin.

Question 4

What is Glass Reinforced Plastics?

Answer 4

Glass fibres mixed with polyester resin.

Question 5

What is Medium Density Fibreboard?

Answer 5

Compressed wood fibres mixed with urea formaldehyde.

Question 6

What is Hardboard?

Answer 6

Compressed wood fibres.

Question 7

What is Chipboard?

Answer 7

Wood chips compressed with urea formaldehyde.

Question 8

What is Plywood?

Answer 8

Thin layers at 90°, compressed with urea formaldehyde.

Question 9

What are the properties of CRP/GRP

Answer 9

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

Question 10

What are some uses of composite materials?

Answer 10

Sports: bike frames, tennis racquets, boat hulls, car bodies, furniture, structural work, shelving.