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Composites are a combination of two or more materials with different properties that produce a material with unique characteristics. They are formed by combining a matrix and fiber, and can also include core materials, fillers, additives, and surface finishes.

FRP stands for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, which is a composite made from a polymer matrix reinforced with an engineered, man-made, or natural fiber. It is made by combining plastic and reinforcement fiber, with the fiber providing strength and stiffness to the composite, and the matrix acting as a glue to hold the fibers together.

The different types of fibers used in FRP composites include glass, carbon, aramid, basalt, or natural fibers.

<p>Thermoset resins are converted from a liquid to a solid through a process called polymerization or cross-linking, and cannot be converted back to their original liquid form once cured. Thermoplastic resins, on the other hand, are not cross-linked and can be melted, formed, re-melted, and re-formed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Due to its strong yet flexible properties, FRP can replace materials like wood, aluminum, granite, and even steel.</p> Signup and view all the answers