CONTENTS:

Serial No. Topic Page No.

1 Composites 1
2 Classification of composites 1
3 Reinforcements 5
4 Types of fibers 7
5 Laminar composites 10
6 Flake composites 10
7 Filled composites 10
8 Particulate reinforced composites 10
9 Comparison with metals 11
10 Adv. and Disadv. of composites 12
11 Matrix materials 13
12 Functions of matrix 14
13 Properties of a matrix 15
14 Factors considered for selection 15
of matrix
15 General types of matrix materials 15
16 Application of MMC's 16
17 Nano-composites 16
18 Types of nano-composites 17
19 Advantages of nano-composites 18
20 Application of nanocomposites 18
21 Literature survey 21
22 Project aim 25
23 Conclusions 25
24 References 26