Archive for the ‘composites’ Category

What about the composites?

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Primes are numbers with two factors and there's no formula for the nth one, right? Well, what about other numbers with 4, 6, 8... (I exclude odd numbers as these are square numbers and therefore very rare) factors can they predict the nth one of these? I think not. Why are ...

what are the composites of the pill Baralgine?

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

'this site has lots of pics and descriptions. Oddly, when using hte alpha index, there is no pill named Baralgine. http://www.drugs.com/pill_identification.html

Describe three different methods of constructing a surfboard using composites.?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

I am unsure of how to make surfboards i can think of two, 1 using a blank and 1 making a board out of a mould but i cant think of another way, any help greatly apprecciated. Thanks Make a mould and vacum carbon fibre into it the fill with ...

Where can I find a good Aircraft Composites (repair/fabrication) program in southern California, USA?

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Specifically preferred locations are Antelope Valley & San Fernando Valley. the only one I know of is in Reno. Abaris Composite Training http://www.abaris.com/index.asp It looks like there is one in Sonoma Ca too. Niether one is in southern california

Why are Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC) used in the aircraft industry?

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

When compared to metal alloys, composite materials have a much better weight to strength ratio. However, metal has better flexibility which is needed for wing flexing and various other parts of the aircraft. That's why even the Boeing 787 is still only 50% composites

What are fiberglass composites composed of?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Fiberglass is composed of thin glass fibers and a plastic resin (usually epoxy). The thin strands of glass are very strong but, by themselves, are like strands of haor or fiberglass insulation. The resin binds the strands together to make a solid substance and to take advantage of ...

Should I Have My Amalgam Fillings Replaced With Composites?

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

overall my amalgam fillings aren't bad. Only one tooth has a small crack beneath a buccal pit filing. Should I go ahead and try replacing them even if it runs the risk of a crown or just wait until I absolutely need it? You will be better off waiting until something ...

what are the general characteristics of partticle-based composites?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

what are the general characteristics of partticle-based composites? If you are referring to composite wood products, their marketable characteristics are large size, high uniform strength, and reliability. The overall strength of parallel strand lumber is superior to the best grades of Douglas-fir or southern pine lumber. http://www.canfor.com/treeschool/library/files/lumber.asp .

Explain about the main advantages and disadvantages of FRP composites?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

What are the specific strength and specific stiffness? Why are they (specific strength and specific stiffness) defined. and also what are the advantages and disadvantages of FRP composites? By way of answers, you can find a lot of discussion at places like this: http://www.pipingdesign.com/archive/0803/15212.html There aren't any specific strength and stiffness, because it ...

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

Friday, January 15th, 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 ...