TSSM’s

Padmabhooshan Vasantdada Patil Institute of Technology,

Bavdhan, Pune-21
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Question Bank
Subject: Composite Materials

Unit I: Introduction to Composites

1. Define Composites. What are its two Constituent phases?

2. What is meant by Matrix in relation to composites? Explain the role and function of a
matrix.
3. What is Reinforcement in a composite? State its functions.
4. .List down any three examples of composites mentioning the matrix and the reinforcement
material in it.
5. What conditions should be fulfilled by a material to be considered it as composite
material?
6. Explain the need of composite materials in today's era. How composite materials are
different from conventional materials?
7. Explain the role played by a matrix and reinforcement in composites.
8. State the factors controlling the properties of fibers in a composite. Explain them in detail.
9. What do you mean by fiber-matrix interface? What all types of bonding occur at interface?
10. What is the role played by fillers and additives in composites? Explain giving suitable
example.
11. State the importance of composite materials.
12. How do you classify composites? Explain classification of composites based on matrices.
13. Explain classification of composites based on reinforcement.
14. Why fibers are most commonly used as reinforcement? Explain its three important
characteristics.
15. What quality of fibers required for composite material?
16. Write a note on explaining various types of fibers.
17. What is a thermoset polymer matrix? List its few examples.
18. What merits thermoplastic polymers have over thermosetting polymers? Explain with
example.
19. Write a note on Natural composites. Mention few examples of natural fibers used and
their properties and applications.
20. What are the properties and advantages of carbon fiber composites?
21. Why composites are replacing traditional materials. Explain in detail.
22. What are the advantages and limitations of composites?
23. What are Hybrid composites? State its applications.
24. Write a note on applications of composites in various sectors.
 TSSM’s
Padmabhooshan Vasantdada Patil Institute of Technology,
Bavdhan, Pune-21
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Question Bank
Subject: Composite Materials

Unit II: Polymer Matrix Composite

1. What is meant by Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC)? List down commonly used
polymers.
2. What are thermoplastic resins? Explain with few examples.
3. What are the advantages and limitations of thermoplastic resins?
4. What are thermoset resins? Explain with examples.
5. What properties thermoset resins should possess?
6. State advantages and limitations of thermoset resins.
7. What is fiber reinforcement? Explain functions of fibers.
8. What are various types of fibers? Explain carbon fibers along with its applications.
9. What is fiberglass? What are its various properties?
10. Define Roving and non-woven random mats.
11. Differentiate between open molding and close molding processes.
12. What is hand lay-up molding process? State its advantages, limitations and applications.
13. Explain spray up molding process with diagram. Mention its advantages, limitations and
applications.
14. What is filament winding process? Draw its diagram and state its advantages, limitations
and applications.
15. Explain Compression molding process with the help of schematic diagram.
16. What are the advantages and limitations of compression molding process?
17. Explain Reinforced Reaction Injection Molding (RRIM) process with the help of
schematic diagram.
18. What is Resin Transfer Molding process? Write its advantages, limitations and
applications.
19. Explain Pultrusion process. Draw its schematic diagram. Mention its advantages and
limitations.
20. Write a detailed note on Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) composites. State its
applications.
21. What are Glass fiber reinforced plastics? Mention its chief characteristics.
22. Write a short note on laminated composites