Introduction to Composite Materials
Introduction to Composite Materials
Introduction to Composite Materials
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ME 423 Polymers & Polymer <strong>Composite</strong>s 08/09<br />
<strong>Composite</strong> <strong>Materials</strong><br />
• Combination of two or more distinct material<br />
phases in<strong>to</strong> one engineering material<br />
• Two components:<br />
- Matrix & Reinforcement<br />
• Matrix - Protects Reinforcement<br />
- Environmental Tolerance<br />
• Reinforcement - Supports Structural Load