Common processing techniques for short fiber thermoset composites include compression molding, injection molding, and resin transfer molding. These methods involve heating the composite material to a specific temperature to cure the resin and mold it into the desired shape. Each technique has its own advantages and limitations depending on the specific application requirements.
Composite materials can include polymers as one of their components. Polymers are often used as matrices or reinforcement materials in composites due to their versatility, lightweight nature, and strength. Examples of polymer-based composites include carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRP).
Synthetics are man-made materials created through chemical processes, such as plastics and nylon. Composites, on the other hand, are materials made by combining two or more different materials to create a new material with enhanced properties, like carbon fiber reinforced polymers. Essentially, synthetics are entirely man-made, while composites are a combination of different materials.
A composite metal is formed by combining two or more different metals to create a material with specific properties or characteristics. Examples include steel (iron and carbon) and brass (copper and zinc).
A core sheath fiber section refers to a type of fiber structure where a central core is surrounded by a sheath or outer layer. This configuration can provide specific properties such as enhanced strength, durability, or flexibility compared to a uniform fiber structure. Core sheath fibers are commonly used in various applications such as textiles, composites, and technical fabrics.
Fiber composites are difficult to damage because the fibers provide strength and stiffness, while the resin matrix disperses and transfers loads. The load is distributed more evenly throughout the material, making it less susceptible to localized damage. Additionally, the combination of fibers and resin can absorb energy and prevent crack propagation.
Thomas S. Gates has written: 'Rate dependent constitutive models for fiber reinforced polymer composites' -- subject(s): Mathematical models, Fibrous composites, Constitutive equations, Fiber composites, Polymer matrix composites, Viscoplasticity, Prediction analysis techniques, Viscoelasticity, Polymeric composites
Oh sure. Carbon fiber frames are composites, and quite popular.
A. T. DiBenedetto has written: 'A study of the fatigue behavior of fiber reinforced composites' -- subject(s): Fatigue, Fiber composites, Graphite composites 'The structure and properties of materials' -- subject(s): Materials
One can find carbon fiber fabric at Soller Composites, Composite Envisions, Composites Canada, OPP-MacMoto, Carbon Fiber Deals, Toms Hardware and many more.
As far as carbon fiber composites go, yes, quite easily.
R. L. McCullough has written: 'Concepts of fiber-resin composites' -- subject(s): Fibrous composites
William Donald Morison has written: 'The effects of moisture loss and elevated temperature upon the material damping of fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites' -- subject(s): Polymer matrix composites, Temperature effect, Damping, Fiber composites, Moisture content
Fiberglass is not a naturally occurring material. It is made of plastic composites and takes hundreds of year to degrade.
R T. Schwartz has written: 'Fundamental aspects of fiber reinforced plastic composites'
Composite materials can include polymers as one of their components. Polymers are often used as matrices or reinforcement materials in composites due to their versatility, lightweight nature, and strength. Examples of polymer-based composites include carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRP).
S. W. Beckwith has written: 'Literature survey of the field of fiber-reinforced plastic composites'
Thomas A. Stock has written: 'Probabilistic fiber composite micromechanics' -- subject(s): Monte Carlo method, Micromechanics, Fiber composites, Laminates, Structural analysis, Random processes