Consmat

• Composite material


  An artificially prepared or natural multiphase material that exhibits a significant properties of the both the constituent material
• Composites


  Materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties
• Phases of composites

  • Matrix phase
  • Reinforcement phase
  • Interphase
• Matrix phase


  The continuous or binder material that surrounds and holds together the reinforcement material, provides support to the reinforcement
• Reinforcement phase


  Fibers, particles, or other materials embedded within the matrix
• Interphase


  The region where the matrix and reinforcement phases interact, a crucial area that influences the overall performance, mechanical properties
• Types of composites

  • Fiber-reinforced composites
  • Particle-reinforced composites
  • Structural-reinforced composites
• Fiber-reinforced composites


  Characterized by the use of fibers as the primary reinforcement within a matrix material, fibers can be continuous or discontinuous
• Particle-reinforced composites


  Involve the dispersion of particles within a matrix material, particles can be of various materials, including ceramics, metals, or polymers
• Structural-reinforced composites


  Designed for load-bearing applications where high strength and stiffness are critical, often combine different types of reinforcements to achieve specific mechanical properties
• Differences between fiber and plastic

  • Composition
  • Properties
  • Application
  • Environmental Impact
  • Recycling and sustainability
• Plastic


  Can exhibit a wide range of properties depending on factors such as the type of polymer, additives
• Fiber


  Characterized by their high length-to-diameter ratio, which gives them unique mechanical properties such as high tensile strength, flexibility, and elasticity
• Metal


  Comprised of elemental atoms or alloys, which are combinations of two or more metallic elements, have distinctive physical properties
• Concrete


  A composite material made up of several components, the main constituents include aggregates (such as gravel, sand, or crushed stone), cement (commonly Portland cement), water, and sometimes supplementary materials
• Fiber composites


  A class of advanced materials that utilize fibers as the primary reinforcement within a matrix, find applications in aerospace for lightweight and high-strength components like aircraft wings
• Components of Composite Fibers

  • Matrix materials
  • Reinforcing fibers
• Matrix materials


  The matrix functions similarly to glue in composite materials, it is a solid substance that keeps things together
• Types of matrix materials

  • Ceramic Matrix
  • Metal Matrix
  • Polymer Matrix
• Ceramic Matrix


  Ceramic-based materials, they resemble a mixture of ceramic fibers
• Metal Matrix


  Unique materials composed of metal blended with something else, such as another metal or another substance
• Polymer Matrix


  A polymer is a large molecule composed of smaller pieces held together by strong connections
• Reinforcing fibers


  Very small threads formed of glass, carbon, or aramid
• Types of reinforcing fibers

  • Carbon Fibers
  • Glass Fibers
  • Aramid Fibers
• Carbon Fibers


  A plastic-based substance, sometimes called graphite fiber, extremely strong but weighs very little, five times stronger than steel and twice as firm
• Glass Fibers


  Fiberglass is a durable material that contains small pieces of glass, glass fibers can be manufactured from a variety of glass types depending on their intended application
• Aramid Fibers


  Artificial fibers designed to be extremely strong, particularly when tugged, known for their tremendous strength, used in high-end products that require both lightweight and extreme durability
• Properties of fiber


  • Strength of Material
  • Stiffness
  • Flexibility
  • Dimensional Stability
  • Thermal Stability