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Composite materials typically consist of two basic elements:
- Reinforcing fiber
- Binder or matrix
Examples of composite materials include carbon fibers, fiberglass, epoxy and
polyester resins.
Applications
- Aerospace, where reduced weight means significant reduction in
operating costs
- Sandwich materials can cover a large span without collapsing under
their own weight making composites ideal for industrial and commercial
construction
- These lightweight materials used in bulkheads and decks in shipbuilding
reduces weight above the waterline, minimizing the tendency
of the ship to roll in heavy seas
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