Composite Materials

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2010-03-11 Composite Materials - A class spar:

if the core is foam and is damaged, this can be replaced or repaired with a straight butt joint (with thickened resin). The laminate can either be step repaired (approx 20mm per lamina) or scarf repaired

2010-03-10 Composite Materials - material for shaft design:

Hi, Sorry I'm not familiar with the material you mentioned - suggest you contact a metals specialist. Depending on diameter required and power/torque transmission - would it be possible to lathe a

2010-03-05 Composite Materials - material for shaft design:

Hi Zandi - you didn't specify the loads or rotational torque required, so my answer will be general. I believe the best option given your scenario is to use a steel shaft. A more expensive option

2010-02-26 Composite Materials - concrete technology:

I am not sure I understand the question. If your question is, how do measure fibers so that your concrete ends up having 5% fiber by volume Vf, then, since it is easier to measure weight than volume

2010-02-18 Composite Materials - composite pan:

This is a complex question. I have no experience qualifying a materials for food if the food to be consumed will be in contact with the pan, otherwise a clear coat would work, like they use on trays that