2. Outline of the Presentation
What are Composites?
Classification of Composites
Why Composites?
Applications of Composites
Case Study on Composites
Strength Analysis
References
3. What are Composites?
Two or more chemically distinct materials which when combined have
improved properties over the individual materials
Constituent Materials
Matrix surrounds and supports the reinforcement materials by
maintaining their relative positions
Reinforcements impart special physical and mechanical properties to
enhance the matrix properties
5. Particle – Reinforced Composites
Concrete:
Coarse rock or gravel is embedded in a
matrix of cement
Gravels provides stiffness and strength while
cement acts as the binder to hold the structure
together
8. Why Composites?
Excellent Strength – toWeight Ratio
Superior Mechanical Properties
ReducedWeight of the Final Components
Resistance to Fatigue
Resistance to Corossion
Design Flexibility
Lower Investment in Setting Up of Composites Manufacturing
Industry
12. Case Study on Composites (Contd.)
20% more fuel efficiency and 35,000 lbs. lighter
13. Composites in the First Smart Phone of India
Xiaomi India CEO Manu Jain with Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu at Redmi 2 Prime launch
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
The Protective Casing of India’s First Manufactured Smart Phone, Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime is made
of Carbon Fiber
14. Strength Analysis of Composites
Stiffness Matrix
Anisotopic Mechanical Properties
FEA of AircraftWing
15. References
[1] Composite Materials – Callister
[2] Hexcel Corporation –Aerostrategy
[3]The Boeing Company andAirbus
[4] Composite Materials – NPTEL
[5] Engineering Comosite Materials – Brayn Harris, Institute of Materials,
London
[6] Indian Express –The English Daily