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WorksheetsUnit R014 - Engineering Manufacture - Topic Area 2 - Retrieval E
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 12mins
Engineering Composites
From the products below which is likely to be manufactured from a composite?
Engineering Composites
The definition of a composite is a mixture of two or more elements where at least one is a metal
True
False
Engineering Composites
GRP is a composite used widely in engineering. What is its full name?
Glass (a) (b)
Engineering Composites
GRP and fiberglass are phrases often used interchangeably for the same material. Put the basic steps in order for the manufacture of GRP products.
Fibers are woven.
Fibers are placed into the mould or around the template.
Resin is added to the mould or around the template.
Part is allowed to dry and cure.
Product removed from mould/template
Engineering Composites
GRP (fiberglass) is widely used in the engineering sector but why?
High strength to weigh ratio.
Electrically non conductive
Easy to weld.
Non-Corroding
Little to no up-keep maintenance required
Engineering Composites
The GRP pultrusion process is shown on the image. Select where the raw fiber is stored ready for weaving.
Engineering Composites
CFRP is the formal abbreviation for what widely used material?
Carbon fabricated retail plastics
Carbon Fiber
Chemically formed reinforced pewter
Copper frayed reactive plastic
Engineering Composites
What is the full name for CFRP?
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Engineering Composites
Select the part of this image where you would expect carbon fibre to have been used?
Engineering Composites
Carbon fiber has an excellent strength to (a) ratio. It also benefits from excellent (b) resistance. Finally it has superior resistance to (c) expansion.
Engineering Composites
Select the products where carbon fiber is utilised.
Road Bicycle
Hammer Heads
Boat Mast
Performance Car Parts
