Composite Materials

Question 1

Carbon Fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP)

Answer 1

• Carbon fibres mixed with reinforced polyester resin
  -lightweight
• Corrosion resistant
  -good compressive strength
  -tennis rackets, racing car bodies

Question 2

Glass Reinforced Plastic

Answer 2

-Strong, Lightweight
-Boat hulls, kayak shells

Question 3

Tungsten Carbide

Answer 3

• A cermet (ceramic + metal)
• ceramic tungsten + cobalt
  -hard
  -tough
  -temperature resistant
• Drill bits

Question 4

Concrete

Answer 4

• cement + water + aggregate + sand
• easy to mould
  -strong
  house foundations, pathways, construction