Mechanics of Composites Lecture Outlines

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What is a key advantage of single-shell molded structures mentioned in the text?

  • Good mechanical properties
  • Low corrosion tendency
  • Superior strength-to-weight ratio (correct)
  • High thermal stability

Which manufacturing technique is associated with advanced composites?

  • Pultrusion, high-modulus glass, phenolic
  • Autoclave curing, prepreg layup, advanced molding processes (correct)
  • Open mold processes, epoxy, bismaleimide
  • Hand layup, open mold processes, pultrusion

Why are composites considered tunable according to the text?

  • They are made of fabrics and fibers that can be modified (correct)
  • They provide high energy absorption & impact resistance
  • They are resistant to fatigue/corrosion
  • They have low corrosion tendency

What property makes carbon fibers a perfect material for many applications as per the text?

<p>Negative thermal expansion rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry benefits significantly from the low corrosion tendency of composites as mentioned in the text?

<p>Marine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of using high-performance fibers like carbon, aramid, and high-modulus glass in composites?

<p>Higher specific strength (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are composites considered lightweight and strong according to the text?

<p>They are made of fabrics and fibers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes advanced composites different from traditional composites in terms of manufacturing techniques?

<p>Autoclave curing and prepreg layup (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are composites known for their damping of vibrations as per the text?

<p>They are made of fabrics and fibers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of carbon fibers makes them a perfect material for many applications according to the text?

<p>Negative thermal expansion rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a composite material?

<p>A material made up of chemically different constituents combined at a microscopic level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes advanced composites?

<p>High performance reinforcements of thin diameter fibers in a matrix material (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material is NOT an example of a natural composite?

<p>Carbon Fiber (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common constituents of fiberglass composite?

<p>Glass fibers/polymer matrix (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are composites considered advantageous for aerospace usage?

<p>They can reduce weight by 20 to 50% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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