Composite Materials

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What are composite materials?

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Composite materials are made up of different materials combined to improve their properties. They can be a combination of natural and synthetic materials.

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What are the three main categories of composite materials?

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Fibre-based composites, particle-based composites, and sheet-based composites.

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What are fibre-based composites?

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Fibre-based composites are reinforced with fibres. They are made by mixing resin or concrete with fibres of glass or carbon, allowing for complex shapes and strong structures.

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What materials are used in glass-reinforced plastic (GRP)?

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Glass fibres and resin.

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What are the uses of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP)?

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Boats and instrument cases.

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What materials are used in carbon-reinforced plastic (CRP)?

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Carbon fibre and resin.

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What are the uses of carbon-reinforced plastic (CRP)?

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Formula 1 car bodies, crash helmets, and sports equipment.

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What materials are used in glass-reinforced concrete (GRC)?

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Glass fibre and concrete.

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What are the uses of glass-reinforced concrete (GRC)?

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Street furniture and urban features.

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What are particle-based composites?

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Particle-based composites are made with small particles of material, such as sand, cement, and aggregate, to create strong and dense materials for building structures.