SEMINAR REPORT ON COMPOSITE MATERIALS Session:2013-14

Submitted By Vinay Kumar Mech.Engg. B

Seminar Guide Mr. Shwetabh singh Asst. Professor Mech. Engg. Dept.

Introduction
Composite materials (also called composition materials or shortened to composites.) . Made from two or more constituent materials. . With different physical or chemical properties. . Different in forms. . Insoluble in each other. . The individual component remain separate and distinct with in the finished structure.

Difference between alloy and composite material. Alloy . homogeneous mixture . microscopic level Composite . heterogeneous mixture . macroscopic level

Classification
. Laminated composite
. Reinforced composite

MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS . Hand and automated tape lay-up, . Pultrusion, . Filament winding. . Resin transfer moldings

Mechanical properties
. High Strength . Corrosion and Chemical Resistance . Non-Conductive . Lightweight . Elastic

Uses of composite materials-:

Tennis racket . Forming the frame . Drilling and sealing . Stringing and finishing

Dental composite-:
. Filling cavities in teeth, as fillings . Filling gaps between teeth using a shell-like veneer

. Reshaping of teeth

COMPOSITES FOR ARMOUR . What is Armour? . Role of Armour is to protect a person, structure or device . Absorbing kinetic energy of the projectile. . Armour plate may have to fulfill two roles: a protective role and structural role.

Why use Composites in armour?

. Composites are soft and are not effective against hard projectiles. . However, when coupled with ceramics as laminates, they provide effective solution. . Composites also provide best protection against HESH ammunition

In Automobile body panels, bumpers, leaf springs, gears, bearings,LPG storage cylinders, vehicle tyres, etc.
Effect on reduction in the weight (by using composite) on the fuel efficiency of the vehicle

Composites in the Aircraft Industry Composite materials are widely used in the Aircraft Industry . The development of light-weight, high-temperature resistant composite materials will allow the next generation of highperformance, economical aircraft designs to materialize. Usage of such materials will reduce fuel consumption, improve efficiency and reduce direct operating costs of aircrafts.

Boats hulls, decks, masts, engine shrouds, interior panels, etc. Chemical pipes, tanks, pressure vessels, valves, pumps, impellers, etc. Domestic chairs, tables, baths, shower units, ladders, etc. Electrical switchgear, insulators, connectors, fibre optics cables, etc. Medical artificial joints, skull repairs, teeth repairs, etc.

Composite Advantages:. Excellent mechanical, chemical, structural, electrical, optical and other desired properties. . They are light weight materials . Composites can be molded to any shape and size and according to any desired specification. . Assembling and dissembling of components is easy.

Disadvantages:. High cost of raw materials. . High manufacturing cost. . Reuse may be difficult. . Difficult to attach.

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