COMPOSITES

MATERIALS

Jorge Quintero
 INTRODUTION

 In this exposition I will talk about the

different composites materials, their most
important characteristics and some
applications.
What is a composite material?
 SEM
 Scanning electron microscopy

 SOM
 Scanning optical micriscopy
Materials composites with big
particles.
 Picture micrography
of a cemented carbide
(WC- Co).

 Dark region
correspond to the
carbide of tungsten
 Concrete

 What is concrete?

 The concrete and cement are different.

 Composites materials
consolidated by dispersion.

 The increase of resistance happens by the

interactions between the particles and the
dislocations.
Composites materials
reinforced by fibers
 Several functions

 Distribute and transmit the external applied.

Glass fiber and its use
 Properties of the glass fiber

 Easily to spin in high resistance fibers

 When it is in a composite acquiere a very

high specific resistance
 Uses for the glass fiber

 Auto bodies and ships.

 Containers for stores

CARBON FIBERS
 Properties of the fibers
carbon

 Resistance to external agents.

 Resistance to variation of temperature, keeping its

form.

 Good properties of fireproof. (protect any material

against fire)
Applications
The biggest application in the
fibers carbon
Materials composites
laminares
 Panels sándwich

 Some examples of these are aluminium,

reinforced plastics whit fibers, titanium,
steel and modificated wood.