WorksheetsQuiz on Composites in Aircraft Construction
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What was the last significant aircraft to use timber construction?
De Havilland Comet
Boeing 737
Airbus A320
The Mosquito
Which material was first integrated by Boeing into their civilian aircraft in 1958?
Fibreglass
Aramid Fibre
Carbon Fibre
Metal Matrix Composites
What is a key disadvantage of carbon fibre in aircraft?
High density
Sudden and catastrophic failure
Low resistance to corrosion
Poor tensile strength
Which fibre is better known under the trade name Kevlar?
Boron Fibre
Glass Fibre
Carbon Fibre
Aramid Fibre
What is the primary role of the matrix in a composite?
Reduce weight
Increase electrical conductivity
Provide tensile strength
Bind the fibres together
Which of the following is NOT a property of composites?
High density
High strength
Outstanding corrosion resistance
Excellent fatigue resistance
What type of composite uses a metal matrix?
Carbon Fibre Composites
Epoxy Composites
Metal Matrix Composites (MMC)
Aramid Fibre Composites
What is the main advantage of using hollow fibres in composites?
Enhance electrical conductivity
Increase compressive strength
Reduce cost
Improve thermal properties
What is the purpose of a 'smart patch' in aircraft repair?
Increase tensile strength
Transmit information about serviceability
Reduce weight
Enhance thermal resistance
Which material is used in the fan cowls of jet engines for protection?
Aramid fibres
Glass fibres
Ceramic fibres
Carbon fibres
Which of the following is a common application of carbon fibre composites?
Construction of bridges
Manufacturing of sports equipment
Production of glass bottles
Making of ceramic tiles
What is the primary benefit of using composites in the automotive industry?
Lower tensile strength
Increased fuel efficiency
Reduced color options
Higher production costs
Which process is commonly used to manufacture composite materials?
Hand lay-up
Injection molding
Extrusion
Die casting
What is the main function of fibres in a composite material?
Provide thermal insulation
Enhance tensile strength
Reduce production costs
Improve electrical conductivity
Which composite material is known for its use in bulletproof vests?
Metal Matrix Composites
Aramid Fibre
Glass Fibre
Carbon Fibre
What is a common disadvantage of using composites in construction?
High weight
Low durability
High cost
Poor thermal resistance
What is a significant advantage of using composites in aerospace applications?
Improved fuel efficiency
Increased weight
Reduced durability
Higher maintenance costs
Which of the following is a typical characteristic of glass fibre composites?
High corrosion resistance
Low tensile strength
Excellent thermal insulation
High electrical conductivity
What is the main role of the reinforcement in a composite material?
Provide structural strength
Reduce manufacturing costs
Improve thermal conductivity
Enhance electrical properties
Which of the following materials is commonly used in the construction of wind turbine blades?
Aluminum
Glass fibre composites
Steel
Wood
Which property of carbon fibre makes it suitable for use in aerospace applications?
Low cost
High density
Low thermal expansion
High electrical conductivity
