Master Composite Materials: Properties, Applications, and Advantages

Question 1

Which of the following is the most commonly used fiber reinforcement in composite materials?

Accepted Answer

Glass fiber

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Carbon fiber

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Kevlar

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Boron fiber

Question 2

In the context of composite materials, which test method is specifically used to determine the interlaminar shear strength?

Accepted Answer

Short beam shear test

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Tensile test

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Compression test

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Flexural test

Question 3

When considering the reinforcement materials used in composite materials, which of the following is a key advantage of using carbon fiber?

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High strength-to-weight ratio

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Excellent electrical conductivity

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Good corrosion resistance

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High thermal expansion

Question 4

Which of the following properties is typically associated with composite materials?

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Anisotropy and high strength-to-weight ratio

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Ductility and low thermal expansion

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Isotropy and high toughness

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Brittleness and low corrosion resistance

Question 5

In a laminated composite, the direction of reinforcement refers to the orientation of the:

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Fibers

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Matrix

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Interphase

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Fillers

Question 6

Which type of fiber is commonly used in high-performance composite materials due to its high stiffness and strength?

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Carbon

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Glass

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Aramid

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Ceramic

Question 7

The process of combining multiple layers of prepregs to form a composite is called:

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Lay-up

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Curing

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Molding

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Machining

Question 8

Which of the following is a common application of composite materials in the automotive industry?

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Car body panels

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Fuselage panels

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Engine components

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Control surfaces

Question 9

The primary factor that affects the mechanical properties of a composite material is the:

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Fiber volume fraction and fiber orientation

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Fiber-matrix interface

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Matrix properties

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Interphase thickness

Question 10

The term 'matrix' in composite materials refers to the:

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Continuous phase that surrounds and supports the reinforcing phase

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Discontinuous phase that provides strength and stiffness

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Interfacial phase that bonds the reinforcing phase to the matrix

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Reinforcing phase that provides the primary load-bearing capacity

Question 11

Which type of fiber is primarily used in carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP)?

Accepted Answer

Carbon fiber

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Glass fiber

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Kevlar fiber

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Boron fiber

Question 12

What is the primary difference between a unidirectional composite and a multidirectional composite?

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Orientation of the reinforcing fibers

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Type of reinforcing fibers

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Type of matrix material

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Manufacturing process

Question 13

What is a drawback of utilizing composite materials?

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High cost

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Elevated strength-to-weight ratio

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Resistance to corrosion

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Simplified fabrication

Question 14

Which of the following properties is **NOT** typically associated with composite materials?

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Ductility

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High stiffness-to-weight ratio

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High corrosion resistance

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Tailorable properties

Question 15

Which of the following industries has **NOT** extensively adopted the use of composite materials?

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Textile

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Aerospace

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Automotive

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Construction

Question 16

What is the key advantage of using a honeycomb core in a sandwich composite structure?

Accepted Answer

Increased bending stiffness with reduced weight

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Improved thermal insulation

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Enhanced acoustic damping

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Reduced manufacturing cost

Question 17

Which of the following properties is **NOT** a consideration when selecting a reinforcement phase for a composite material?

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Electrical conductivity

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Modulus of elasticity

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Tensile strength

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Density

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of using a vacuum bag during composite fabrication?

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To remove air and excess resin from the laminate

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To apply pressure to the laminate

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To cure the laminate at elevated temperature

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To prevent fiber misalignment

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a primary type of composite material?

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Glass-matrix composite

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Polymer-matrix composite

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Metal-matrix composite

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Ceramic-matrix composite

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of using matrix materials in composite materials?

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To effectively transfer loads between the fibers

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To protect the fibers from damage

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To enhance the stiffness of the composite

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To reduce the weight of the composite

Question 21

What is the main disadvantage associated with using composite materials?

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High cost

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Difficulty in manufacturing

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Susceptibility to damage

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Low strength

Question 22

What is the term used to describe the ratio of the strength of a composite material to the strength of its individual constituents?

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Specific strength

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Elastic modulus

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Poisson's ratio

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Fracture toughness

Question 23

In designing composite structures, which of these factors is crucial?

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Fiber orientation

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Joint design

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Material cost

Question 24

Which manufacturing process is commonly used to create laminated composite structures?

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Lay-up

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Molding

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Extrusion

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Casting

Question 25

What is the key difference between isotropic and anisotropic composite materials?

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Isotropic composites have identical properties in all directions, while anisotropic composites have direction-dependent properties.

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Isotropic composites have direction-dependent properties, while anisotropic composites have identical properties in all directions.

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Isotropic composites are stronger than anisotropic composites.

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Anisotropic composites are stiffer than isotropic composites.

Question 26

Which property is typically enhanced when using composite materials, compared to traditional materials like metals?

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Strength-to-weight ratio

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Corrosion resistance

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Electrical conductivity

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Thermal insulation

Question 27

Which of the following fabrication techniques is NOT typically used for composite materials?

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Injection molding

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Hand layup

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Vacuum bag molding

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Autoclave molding

Question 28

A composite material is a material that:

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Consists of two or more chemically distinct materials with a distinct interface.

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Is isotropic in nature.

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Is homogeneous in composition.

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Has a low melting point.

Question 29

The mechanical properties of a composite material are primarily influenced by:

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The properties of the fibers and the fiber-matrix interface.

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The properties of the matrix only.

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The fiber orientation only.

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The volume fraction of the fibers.

Question 30

Which of the following applications benefits from the corrosion-resistant properties of composite materials?

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Marine structures

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Automotive parts

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Medical implants

Question 31

Which of the following techniques is commonly used to determine the fiber volume fraction in a composite material?

Accepted Answer

Burn-off test

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Shear test

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Compression test

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Tensile test

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a common reinforcement material used in composite materials?

Accepted Answer

Aluminum

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Carbon fiber

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Glass fiber

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Kevlar

Question 33

What is the primary advantage of using a composite material over a traditional metal in a structural application?

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Higher strength-to-weight ratio

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Lower manufacturing cost

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Improved electrical conductivity

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Enhanced corrosion resistance

Question 34

A composite material consisting of a glass fiber reinforcement embedded in an epoxy resin matrix is classified as:

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Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)

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Sandwich composite

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Metal matrix composite (MMC)

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Ceramic matrix composite (CMC)

Question 35

Which of the following properties is typically enhanced by the addition of reinforcement fibers to a matrix material in a composite?

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Tensile strength

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Density

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Electrical conductivity

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Thermal conductivity

Question 36

A composite material with a honeycomb core sandwiched between two thin face sheets is an example of:

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Sandwich composite

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Laminated composite

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Particulate composite

Question 37

What is the primary factor that determines the strength of a composite material in the direction of the fibers?

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Fiber strength and alignment

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Fiber volume fraction

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Matrix strength

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Interface bonding strength

Question 38

Which of the following is a common application of composite materials in the aerospace industry?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft fuselage panels

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Automobile chassis

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Building structural beams

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Engine pistons

Question 39

What is the main drawback of using composite materials in some engineering applications?

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Difficulty in repairing damage

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High manufacturing cost

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Limited availability of materials

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Poor dimensional stability

Question 40

A composite material exhibiting anisotropic properties means that:

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Its mechanical properties vary with direction

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It is easily recyclable

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It has uniform properties in all directions

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It is highly resistant to fatigue

Question 41

In a composite material, the role of the matrix is to:

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Bind and protect the reinforcement fibers

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Increase the composite's thermal expansion

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Provide the primary load-carrying capacity

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Enhance the material's electrical conductivity

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using composite materials?

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Low density

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Corrosion resistance

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Tailorability to specific requirements

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High strength-to-weight ratio

Question 43

Which type of fiber reinforcement is commonly used in carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs)?

Accepted Answer

Carbon fibers

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Ceramic fibers

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Glass fibers

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Aramid fibers

Question 44

What is the main purpose of using a matrix in a composite material?

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To bind the reinforcement together

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To provide strength and stiffness

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To protect the reinforcement from damage

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To improve the thermal conductivity

Question 45

Which of the following is a common application of composite materials in aerospace engineering?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft wings

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Medical implants

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Car bumpers

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Wind turbine blades

Question 46

What is the primary determinant of the strength of a composite material?

Accepted Answer

Fiber orientation and volume fraction

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Environmental conditions

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Type of matrix used

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Fabrication method

Question 47

Which of the following is a major challenge associated with composite materials?

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High cost

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Low stiffness

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Brittleness

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Low density

Question 48

What type of failure mode is characterized by the separation of the fiber and matrix in a composite material?

Accepted Answer

Delamination

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Creep

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Buckling

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Fracture

Question 49

What is the difference between unidirectional and woven fiber reinforcement in composite materials?

Accepted Answer

Unidirectional fibers align in one direction, while woven fibers interlace in multiple directions

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Woven fibers are more flexible than unidirectional fibers

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Unidirectional fibers are stronger than woven fibers

Question 50

Which of the following tests is commonly used to characterize the mechanical properties of composite materials?

Accepted Answer

Tensile test

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Fatigue test

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Impact test

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All of the above