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1
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what is a composite?

A

two or more materials are combined together by some kind of bonding to enhance mechanical, functional and aesthetic properties.

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2
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what is fibre cement used for?

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cladding / roofing

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3
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what are the advantages of fibre cement?

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durable, lightweight, smooth finish, noise insulator

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4
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what is GRP?

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glass reinforced plastic - also known as fibreglass

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5
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what are the advantages of GRP?

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high compressive / tensile strength, lightweight

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6
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what is CFRP?

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carbon fibre reinforced plastic

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7
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what is CFRP used for?

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racing cars, bike frames

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8
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what are the advantages of CFRP?

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lightweight, corrosion and chemical resistant

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9
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what composite is woven into fabric?

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carbon fibres

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10
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what three properties do composites enhance?

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physical, mechanical and working

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11
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what is tungsten carbide made from?

A

ceramic and metal (cermet)

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12
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what is tungsten carbide used for?

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surgical instruments, drill bits, kitchen knives

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13
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what are the advantages of tungsten carbide?

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extremely hard, rigid and impact resistant

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14
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what is concrete made up of?

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air (6%), cement (10%), water (18%), sand (25%), gravel (41%)

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15
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what is steel reinforced concrete used for?

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high rise building, bridges

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16
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what is a disadvantage of steel reinforced concrete?

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it can be broken by strong weather

17
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what is a modern material?

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a material that has been developed by engineers and scientists through research and experimentation

18
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what is kevlar used for?

A

bulletproof vests, high performance vehicles

19
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what is polymorph an example of? what is it’s application?

A

modern material (thermoplastic that is malleable at low temperatures)

gum shields

20
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what is precious metal clay used for?

A

jewellery

21
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what are the pros of using precious metal clay?

A

easy and quick to work with and can be fired in a kiln

22
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what is high density modelling foam an example of?

A

modern material

23
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what is high density modelling foam used for?

A

moulds for vacuum forming and casting metals at low temperatures

24
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what is a smart material?

A

they have one or more property that can be dramatically altered by external stimulus

25
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what is an application of shape memory alloy?

A

glasses frames

26
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what is a shape memory alloy?

A

a smart material that can be bent out of shape and will return to its programmed shape at a given temperature

27
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what is thermochromic pigment?

A

it changes colour or opacity with a change in temperature

28
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what is phosphorescent pigment?

A

glow in the dark (responds to light)

29
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what is photochromic pigment?

A

a smart material that changes colour or opacity with the level of ultraviolet light in a reversible reaction

30
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what is electroluminescent wire?

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material made from copper wire coated in phosphor which glows when an alternating current is applied to it

31
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what are piezoelectric materials?

A

they convert mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa

32
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which smart material converts mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa?

A

piezoelectric materials

33
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which smart material is made from copper wire coated in phosphor which glows when an alternating current is applied to it?

A

electroluminescent wire

34
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which smart material reacts to levels of ultraviolet light?

A

photochromic pigment

35
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which smart material is referred to as ‘glow in the dark’?

A

phosphorescent pigment

36
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which smart material changes colour / opacity with a change in temperature?

A

thermochromic pigment

37
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which smart material is ‘programmed’ to remember a specific shape?

A

shape memory alloys

38
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what is quantum tunnelling composite?

A

when in a relaxed state, it is an electrical insulator but when compressed, stretched or twisted, it becomes an electrical conductor

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