Category Archives: composite materials

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 →

I need a little help on examples of composite materials but i don’t know any… =( so could someone give me some ideas please? Thnx Composite materials, often shortened to composites, are engineered or naturally occurring materials made from two … Continue reading →

anyone with experience with these materials , I’ve heard that they shrink and swell a good bit . try this link : http://www.trex.com and for many unbaised experiences try this link : http://www.consumerreports.org/home/2008/02/trex-escapes.html trex was one of the first composite … Continue reading →

Rural Pennsylvania Composite Materials 8′ above the ground 2 levels with a two step down 1 set of stairs —you got bout 420 square feet,,in Mississippi the going price is bout 10 dollars per sq ft,,,that s at ground level,,,being … Continue reading →

I suppose even plain concrete is a composite of sorts, but steel reinforced concrete is clearly a composite and is used in huge quantifies in building structures. There is some use of more "high tech" composites, like fiberglass reinforced plastic. … Continue reading →

Why do aircraft makers deviate from the good old aircraft aluminium and wooden fabric materials. If the wheel isn’t broken why fix it ? The objective is to make the aircraft lighter without sacrificing any necessary structural strength. A lighter … Continue reading →

The B787 is made from composite materials. Just like in metals, fatigue cracks are expected to occurr and must be repaired. Am no expert in composite structures, but do know that carbon fiber components are nearly fatigue proof, and do … Continue reading →

like glass-fibre reinforced plastic how long their life span? and due to any pressure or anything? will glassfibre break or it will last? Well, the glass fibre portion of the composite is the most stable part of the mix. It … Continue reading →

Composite materials are 2 or more complimentary materials put together. Can be hard to recycle like plastics and lamenents. How they can be used with electronics depends on your reason for use. Do you want them to work together or … Continue reading →

like the meaning,its uses,the components n etc.. You can find information on this site: http://composite.about.com/