Composite Materials engineering subject 4

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1. Composite Materials: Purpose, History, Uses, and Characteristics

2. What Is a Composite Material? Composite Material Overview • Combination of two or more materials for enhanced performance. • Each material has unique physical and chemical properties. • Comprises a matrix and reinforcement material. • Matrix: Continuous base material for reinforcement. • Reinforcement material: Mostly fiber-incorporated into matrix. • Creates a unique composite material with a variety of combined properties.

3. What Are the Other Names for Composite Material? • Laminate: Composed of laminas, used in aircraft and sports equipment construction. • Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC): Polymer matrix used in aerospace and automotive industries. • Metal Matrix Composite (MMC): Uses a metal matrix for enhanced strength, prevalent in electronics and aerospace. • Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC): Composed of a ceramic composite reinforced by other fibers, used in high-temperature components for heat resistance.

4. Types of composites Natural composites Classic composites Modern composites Metal matrix composites (MMC) Ceramic matrix composites (CMC) Polymer matrix composites (PMC) Future composites