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Composite Materials
Applications:

o One of the most common composites is

fibreglass, in which small glass fibres are

embedded within a polymeric material

(normally epoxy or polyester). The glass

fibres are relatively strong and stiff (but

also brittle), whereas the polymer is

ductile (but also weak and flexible).

Thus, the resulting fibreglass is relatively

stiff, strong, flexible, and ductile. In

addition, it has a low density.

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