Category Archives: composite materials

What composite materials could you use for the following applications?

a) space shuttle nose cone b) diesel engine (piston crown) c) wing section from a passenger airline d) tie rod carrying tensile load any answers are welcome even if dont know all thanks in advance a ceramics b ceramics c … Continue reading

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Do you trust composite materials, such as carbon fibre or other laminate composites from a safety aspect?

Yes.

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F1 racing cars are built using a composite materials. What substances are combined in this material and why?

Thank you. Carbon Fibre is the most prominent material in a F1 car – this is because carbon fibre absorbs a lot of the energy in a crash and breaks apart – leaving the driver in the monocoque nice and … Continue reading

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Are there any composite materials that can withstand the Suns’ corona?

Before you answer, I know the sun doesn’t have a defined surface, but the Corona has been said to be hotter than the "surface". With that in mind, if there is some type of Carbon composite coupled with a vent … Continue reading

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what are all the composite materials used in the sport track and field?

please help i dont kno any Track spikes, shot put, discus, hurdles, cones, batons, pole vaulting pole, etc.

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what specific things are composite materials in track in field?

i mean like what specifically in the the field events and track events Hmm The best examples are pole vaulting poles. Some running shoes now have carbon fibre inserts. Others are probably discusses, Javelins. What about the running track itself?

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Advanced composite materials?

I’m currently designing a next-generation time trial road bike for Ironman triathletes. Currently, most bike frames are made of carbon fiber. Is there anyone out there that knows of new, advanced composite materials that could be used for bike frames … Continue reading

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What could be the use of composite materials in the ancient times?

I am currently working on a project work and i am stuck. my time framework is till after the middle ages. I am not looking for examples of such materials but rather the use of them. I’d be glad if … Continue reading

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Help please Composite Materials!?

i need 8 different examples of household composite materials, what it is made of, what it is used for, and an example of the composite Material:) please and thank you to begin- http://www.scienceclarified.com/Ci-Co/Composite-Materials.html further- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_material

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High-strength plastics and composite materials strengthened by?

carbon and glass fibers are advantageous because they are A. stronger than metal B. less expensive because they use less energy C. easily molded into any shape D. don’t need painting E. all of these answers E. all of these … Continue reading

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