Archive for the ‘carbon composite’ Category

Boeing 787 Shattering Upon Crash?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Is anyone else sick of the people that complain about planes like the 787 that use carbon fiber composites instead of aluminum. They talk like its made out of some incredibly brittle plastic that will shatter into a million pieces in the event of a crash, wen it actuality its ...

What products could I make from fiberglass to sell.?

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Hi, I want to make composite (fiberglass, kevlar, carbon fiber) products as a hobby, I'd like to make things at home and sell them and make a small profit but I cant decide what to make. Any ideas on what to make? Thanks David I didn't want to go too big as I have ...

Any body help me in any way realise my dream for extensive application of composite materials in India?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Am mech engineer in an oil and gas company and have lot of interest in composite materials (FRP carbon fibre, etc) and am getting publications to increase my knowledge in the area. I find that when western countries advanced into several applications of this material, India is still at infancy in ...

What are bicycle frames made of? Other common composites?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

I know that there are some that are made with carbon composites... Does anyone know what the other element is in the composite? Also, what are some other common household objects that are made with composites, and what are the composites? Thank you so much. -^^- Bicycle frames are made from aluminum, steel, ...

What is carbon fibre made of?

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Quite obviously, carbon fibre is made from mostly carbon. However, I have to explain why it is a composite material by explaining that it is made up of more than one element. Luckily, I'm only required to say A and B are included. I'll say carbon as A, but what ...

Can carbon nanotube composites be constructed to form rigid enough materials such as bulkheads or ships’ hulls?

Monday, January 11th, 2010

I was reading that a tensile-truss made of carbon nanotubes could be used to hold together engines and modules in zero gravity. I know that, by using the word "tensile", it means that the truss is like wiring or cables, and can bend and adjust when loosened. But ...

I have a 220V small vacumm pump and would like to rewire to 110V?

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

This pump is used for vacuum bagging composites ie, carbon fiber, fiberglass with epoxy resins. The process is called "vacuum bagging" . Have a this brand new vac pump and would like to rewire it to 110V. you may be able to rewire it IF it has a multi-tapped ...

What are some ways to improve mpg on cars?

Friday, December 25th, 2009

ways to improve mpg: get rid of the pollution equipment - wastes gas develop new manifolds and intakes - will help the engine breathe easier find ways to re-use the heat that comes out the exhaust use lighter weight materials: carbon fiber, composites use hydrogen producing canisters that require only water and electrodes, producing ...

Where can I find carbon fiber I beams?

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

I would like to replace the i beam in my house as the old one droops quite a bit. I was looking for an i beam that is made from composite materials such as carbon fibre so that it will be less labor intensive to maneuver and install. Thanks, Carl http://www.gaihosa.com Your best bet ...

Can vampires be killed by engineered stakes made of MDF or particleboard or does it require a real solid stake?

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

What about wooden bullets? (Maybe not enough wood in those to do the trick though...) Any thoughts? The vampire apocalypse is coming, and I want to be sure I'm prepared with the right equipment. A carbon fiber composite stake with wood as part of its structure would probably be lighter, ...