Composites

What is a composite?

A material comprised of two or more different types of materials. This material has enhanced properties

What are CFRP’s properties and what is it used for?

Lightweight, corrosion resistant, tough, hard, good compressive strength and has low thermal expansion

Used for sports equipment and racing car bodies

What are GRP’s properties and what is it used for?

Lightweight, corrosion resistant, tough, hard, low thermal expansion and has good compressive strength

Used for boat hulls and pond liners

What are tungsten carbide’s properties and what is it used for?

Hard, tough, resistant to high temperatures and is corrosion resistant

Used for cutting tools

What are aluminium composite board’s properties and what is it used for?

Lightweight, rigid, tough, malleable, good thermal and sound insulation, good vibration damping.

Used for signs and soundproofing

What are concrete’s properties and what is it used for?

High compression strength, low tensile strength, easy to mold

Used for pathways and house foundation

What are reinforced concrete’s properties and what is it used for?

High compression and tensile strength, consistent properties across structure, fire resistant

Used for buildings and structural applications

What are fibre cement’s properties and what is it used for?

Lighter in weight than concrete, hard, tough, good at low temperatures and resists against freeze/thawing

Used for complex geometric shapes

What are engineered wood’s/ timber laminate’s properties and what is it used for?

Good aesthetics, natural alternative to reinforced concrete, lightweight compared to concrete, fire resistant, good structural stability and corrosion resistant

used for floors, bridges and other structural applications.

What is GRP commonly known as?

Fibreglass