What are composite materials?
Q: What are composite materials?
A: Composite materials are made from two or more basic materials that are merged together to create a material with useful properties unlike the individual elements.
Q: Can composite materials behave differently from either of their parts?
A: Yes, the composite material as a whole may behave differently from either of its parts.
Q: What is reinforced concrete made of?
A: Reinforced concrete is made of concrete and steel.
Q: What are the properties of reinforced concrete?
A: Reinforced concrete has resistance to pressure and to bending forces.
Q: What is bullet-proof glass made of?
A: Bullet-proof glass is made of glass and plastic.
Q: What are the properties of bullet-proof glass?
A: Bullet-proof glass is far more resistant to impact than either glass or plastic on their own.
Q: What is concrete made of?
A: Concrete itself is a composite material, made of cement, water, coarse and fine aggregates.
