1.2.2 Composites

Composites: True or False - Particle re-enforcing in composites is a less effective means of strengthening than fibre reinforcement

• True

• False

Composites: What is a matrix?

• A material used to bond composite materials

• A type of carbon fiber

• A type of concrete used in the building industry

• A type of laminated wood to make cheap furniture

Composites: What is the matrix used to join carbon fibres?

• PVA

• Epoxy resin

• Cyanoacrylate

• Urea formaldehyde

Composites: What does GRP stand for?

• Glass rigid plastic

• Glued rigid polymer

• Glass reinforced polymer

• Glass reinforced plastic

Composites: A more common term for - CFRP, CRP, CFRTP is ...

• Carbon Fiber

• Construction Fabric

• Concrete

• Reinforced concrete

Composites: Advantages of Carbon fibre are ...

• Mass production processes can be used to bring down costs

• Low skilled workers to create complex shapes

• Cheap to produce complex shapes

• Complex shapes can be created that are extremely strong and lightweight

Composites: Which of these is NOT a classification of composite?

• Particle Reinforced

• Fibre Reinforced

• Structural

• Aerocomposite

Composites: Which one of these is NOT SUITABLE as matrix material/resin?

• Epoxy

• Unsaturated Polyester

• Silicone

• Phenolic

Composites: Which of the following is not a composite material

• MDF

• Carbon fibre

• Arimid fibre

• Structural concrete

• Glass

Composites: Tungsten carbide has this use:

• Drill bits

• Signage

• House foundations

• Prosthetics