Quiz: Section 1.2 Classification

1. Which of the following composites are replacing metals in golf club shafts?

2. What elements are aramid fibers made up of?

3. What approximate range of temperatures do satellites face in space?

4. What does CMC stand for?

5. What properties may degrade by reinforcing metals with fibers?

6. What are the current service temperature limits for ceramics?

7. What are the most common fibers used in advanced polymer composites?

8. Which polymer is not desirable for smoke emission?

9. Which fiber reinforcement is most used for bullet proof vests?

10. One of the main reasons C-C composites are used in aircraft brakes is the specific heat of C-C composites. How many times that of steel is the specific heat of C-C composites?