Composites
Composite decking is made of a mixture of materials consisting of wood and recycled plastic. It
has a nice appearance that resembles real wood and requires little maintenance, which makes
it a great alternative to other types of decking
Trex videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR2KWAc8MbY
Composite Strengthening
A materials ability to withstand a mechanical force
Tension
Is a pulling force
Compression
Is a squeezing force
What forces are here?
What forces are here?
Sheer
Is a sliding and separating force
Torsion
Is a twisting force
Torsion video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mclp9QmCGs
Where would we find an example of something that shows
torsion force at work?
A mouse trap!
Elasticity
Is the ability to stretch or flex but return to an
original size or shape.
Plasticity
Is the ability to flow into a new shape under
pressure and remain in that shape.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFjxWdPPY1Q
Caulking
Hardness
Is the ability to resist cuts and scratches
Corian Construction- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aool-8KM49k
Lowes Countertop installation- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEgui5vszNw
L.E. Smith Postform Laminate Countertop Manufacturing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIyG_v1iXMA
Laminating process - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S83nvojSmhE
Granite countertops- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwduxdBsvLA
Where Granite comes from and processing- http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF898E3409D91FA9D
Toughness
Is the ability to resist breaking.
Fatigue (as it pertains to strength)
Is the ability to resist constant flexing or bending
Aerospace Engineers must take into
consideration the fatigue factor of the
composite materials that go into the fuselage
of an aircraft.