Use Of Composite Materials In Engineering

While composite materials have been in existence for centuries the incorporation of composite technology into the civil engineering world is over five decades old.

Use of composite materials in engineering.

The application of composites in the defense industry dates back to the early 1940 s. The use of composite materials on a structural engineering area is increasing every day because of the advantages of these materials over conventional materials. In countries like the united states india and china structures made only from polymeric materials for electric energy transmission have been developed. By mixing multiple materials together manufacturers can combine the best properties of each base component.

Eds advances in manufacturing technology ii. Lindsay t g milne h j. Cite this chapter as. Composite materials include any products made from a blend of two or more base materials according to the university of delaware s center for composite materials.

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