Composites - polymer matrix composites (PMCs)
Composites - polymer matrix composites (PMCs) Very common - polyesters, vinyl esters
Composites Role of matrix in FR composites: a. transfer stresses betwn fibers b. provide barrier to environment c. protect fibers Matrix/fiber bond: matrix must wet fiber physical & chemical bond desirable mechanical interlocking Fibers frequently coated w/ coupling agent
Composites non-coupled coupled
Composites Fibers - variables amount fiber length distribution orientation
Composites Fibers - variables amount fiber length distribution orientation Fiber orientation can be random aligned intermediate
Composites
Composites
Materials selection - some considerations Economics Environmental Political Market Aesthetics Material properties
Materials selection - material cost Relative cost - compared to that of hot rolled ASTM A36 plate (0.29C-1Mn-0.28Si) (unit wt. basis)
Materials selection - environmental Health hazards Recycling when drawing SS to rod need lubricant Metals particularly suited to recycling - can be easily sorted, remelted, & shaped Ceramics usually not recycled - many polymers are Composites difficult to recycle - difficult to separate fibers from matrix
Materials selection - political Who writes the specs for contract bids? Will they specify stainless steel rebar in roads & bridges?
Materials selection - market Carrera GT vs …… Kia vs ……
Materials selection - aesthetics
Materials selection - properties
Materials selection - properties
Materials selection - properties
Materials selection - properties 500 MPa
Materials selection - properties 500 MPa