Composite Materials and Structures 2 min read
Composite Density Calculator
Introduction There are many cases where a formulator needs to hit a certain density target. For example, a company asked…
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Fiber volume ratio
Fiber volume ratio is an important mathematical element in composite engineering. Fiber volume ratio, or fiber volume fraction, is the percentage of fiber volume in the…
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Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Plain concrete possess a very low tensile strength, limited ductility and little resistance to cracking, Internal micro – cracks are inherently present…
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Reinforcements
Many materials are capable of reinforcing polymers. Some materials, such as the cellulose in wood, are naturally occurring products. Most…
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Types of composite materials
Composite materials are formed by two or more components so that the properties of the final material are better than…
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Advantages of Composite Materials
Design Flexibility – Thermoset Composites give designers nearly unlimited flexibility in designing shapes and forms. They be molded into the most…
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Classification of composites
The classification of composites based on the form of reinforcement is shown in Figure 1.2. The detailed classification further is…
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History of Composites
The existence of composite is not new. The word “composite” has become very popular in recent four-five decades due to…
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Composite Material
Introduction There is an unabated quest for new materials which will satisfy the specific requirements for various applications like structural,…
Avionics 1 min read
Air Temperature
The temperature of the air outside an aircraft is measured and indicated within the cockpit or used, together with outputs…
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Vertical Speed Indicator
A Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), also known as a Rate of Climb and Descent Indicator (RCDI) is an instrument which…
