Composite materials: greater than the sum of its parts

Posted on 15 Mar 2016 by Ruari McCallion

Advanced and composites materials are becoming increasingly common. Ruari McCallion looks into the state of this particular union in the UK.

The key thing about composites is that they are stronger, lighter, more workable and can be produced in more complex forms than the material they are replacing, whether that is steel, wood, or even concrete. They are generally lighter and often stronger – certainly so, weight for weight. They can be as simple as the…

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