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 deckingTrex video-

http://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.