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Composites - Coggle Diagram
Composites
Composites are a mixture of two or more materials
used to produce new materials with superior qualities - stronger, lighter, more resistant to rust, etc
Fiberglass
GRP - Glass Reinforced Plastic
Glass fibres come in a roll / weave
Polyester resin (thermoset) is added onto a mound
used for canoes / motorbike farings
Carbon fibre
Layers of carbon weave mixed with resin
used for sports equipment - tennis - rackets, fishing rods, luxury car
very expensive
Kevlar
fabric - can be worn
polymer fabric - combined with resin
very strong - 5x stronger than steel - very light
Reinforced concrete
Mixed of steel bar and concrete
Concrete has low tensile strength but steel bar has high
used in construction
