Seminar

on
Advanced Composite Materials

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 What are composite materials ?
Simple answer
• A precise blending of two or
more materials to create a
new material that is
stronger, lighter, and easier
to work with than
alternative materials such as
metals and plastics
Technical answer
• A homogeneous material
created by the synthetic
assembly of two or more
materials (a selected filler or
reinforcing elements and
compatible matrix binder) to
obtain specific
characteristics and
properties
 Advanced composite materials
• Advanced composite materials can be characterized
as materials that are governed primarily by the
properties of the reinforcing fibers which have high
strength and high stiffness characteristics and occupy
a high volume fraction of composite.
 History
• These are relatively new materials that derive their origin from
embryonic efforts of the fibre glass reinforced plastic (FRP)
industry during 1940’s.

• During 1950’s and 1980’s ACM shows a dynamic growth and

the major efforts were focused on aerospace/millitary markets
which were heightened by cold war.
 Classification
These can be classified as:-

Natural
• Wood
• bones etc….
Man - Made
• Ferro cement
• Concrete and Rcc
• Asbestos cement sheets etc….
 Formation
• Advanced composite materials for construction, engineering,
and other similar applications are formed by combining two or
more materials in such a way that the constituents of the
composite materials are still distinguishable, and not fully
blended.

• The majority of composite materials use two constituents: a

binder or matrix and a reinforcement.
 Formation continues….
• The reinforcement is stronger and stiffer, forming a sort of
backbone.
• the matrix keeps the reinforcement in a set place. The binder
also protects the reinforcement, which may be brittle or
breakable.
 Examples
Primitive examples Modern examples
Mud Bricks Aircrafts

• Aluminum • Carbon fiber epoxy

• steel • E- glass epoxy
 Properties
Strength and Durability
The advanced composite materials reveal superior mechanical properties than
other materials. They have higher specific stiffness. They can with stand high
loads.

Heat Resistant
The advanced composite materials exhibit superb heat resistance property.
they can withstand high temperatures.

weight reduction
The advanced composite materials have got the property of significant
weight reduction .They are more lighter than other materials but
exhibit same properties.
 Comparison
Natural materials
• Heavy weight
• High specific stiffness and
durability
• Sometimes not resistant to
heat and electricity.
• Have a definite time period.
• They get ruined very easily.
Advanced composite
materials
• Lighter weight
• Very high specific stiffness
and durability.
• Always resistant to heat and
electricity.
• They are long lasting.
• They do not get ruined very
easily.
 Disadvantages
• High production cost
• Difficult to repair
• Susceptible to damage
 Uses
1. Extensively used in space technology
and production of commercial air-planes.

2. Used in the production of sport goods.

3. Used for general industrial and engineering structures

4. Used in high speed and fuel efficient transport vehicles

Different materials used in aircrafts today…
Thank you
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