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    This document provides an overview of composite materials including their definition, composition, types, properties, and applications. Composite materials consist of a matrix and reinforcement and can be classified based on the matrix or reinforcement used. They offer benefits such as high strength and stiffness, lightweight properties, durability, and design flexibility. As a result, composites are used widely in industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine, sports goods, and medical devices.

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    This document provides an overview of composite materials including their definition, composition, types, properties, and applications. Composite materials consist of a matrix and reinforcement and can be classified based on the matrix or reinforcement used. They offer benefits such as high strength and stiffness, lightweight properties, durability, and design flexibility. As a result, composites are used widely in industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine, sports goods, and medical devices.

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    COMPOSTIE MATERIALS

    Team Members:

    S.No Name Registration No


    1 J. Danush Karthick 9921009008

    2 T. Rajadurai 9822009008
    Introduction

    Composite materials are a revolutionary class of materials


    that have transformed industries across the world.
    Composites are engineered materials composed of two or
    more distinct components, typically a reinforcement and a
    matrix, that combine to create a material with superior
    properties compared to its individual constituents. These
    materials have gained widespread adoption in various fields
    due to their unique characteristics and versatility.

    Abstract

    This comprehensive report delves into the world of


    composite materials, offering an in-depth analysis of their
    properties, diverse applications, and their growing
    significance in achieving sustainable solutions. Composite
    materials, which consist of two or more distinct components,
    have revolutionized industries across the globe by combining
    the unique attributes of their constituent materials to yield
    superior performance. This report presents a detailed
    overview of composite materials, encompassing their
    definition, types, components, and applications.
    Definition of Composites

    A Material which is composed of two or more materials


    at a microscopic scale and have chemically distinct phases
    are called composite materials. It is heterogeneous at
    microscopic scale and homogeneous at macroscopic scale.

    fig.1 Composite material

    Composition of composites

    Composites are the combination of two fundamental


    components called “matrix” and “reinforcement”.

    fig.2 Composition of composites


    Matrix:

    The Matrix is the single material in which the reinforcement


    is embedded throughout the it.

    Reinforcement:

    The reinforcements are the materials added to


    strengthen the matrix and enhance the mechanical
    properties of the matrix.

    Classifications of composites

    fig 3. Classification based on matrix


    fig 4. Classification based on reinforcement

    Properties of composites

    Strength & stiffness:

    Composites can be tailored to have high strength


    and stiffness, making them suitable for many applications.

    Lightweight:

    Many composites are lightweight, and have high


    strength-to-weight ratio.

    Durability:

    Composites can be highly durable due to the


    density of the material, often resistant to corrosion and
    weathering, making them suitable for outdoor or harsh
    environments.
    Design Flexibility:

    Composites offer more design flexibility compared


    to other materials due to which complex shapes and
    structures can be manufactured.

    Applications of composite materials

    Aero & Automobile:

    Composites are used in aircraft components like


    wings and interior structures due to its lightweight nature, to
    increase the speed and performance of the vehicles.

    fig 5. aircraft turbine blades

    Marine:

    Composites are used to make ship propellers due


    to their corrosion resistance properties.
    fig 6. Ship propellers

    Sporting goods:

    Composites are used in making the tennis rackets, hockey


    sticks and cycle frame for improved performances.

    fig 7. Composite hockey sticks

    Medical devices:
    Composites are used in making prosthetic limbs
    and dental materials for its strength and durability.

    fig 8. Prosthetic limbs

    Conclusion

    The report on composite materials has provided a


    comprehensive overview of these advanced materials, their
    properties, applications, and significance in various
    industries. In conclusion, it is evident that composite
    materials have revolutionized the field of materials science
    and engineering. They offer a unique combination of
    properties, such as high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion
    resistance, and design flexibility, that make them
    indispensable in a wide range of applications.

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