Composite materials are formed by combining two or more different materials to utilise their virtues and minimising their deficiencies. These materials are also called as composites. Depending on the requirement, tougher and lighter materials may be combined. Materials utilised retain their physical and chemical properties independently in the finished product.
The composites comprise of the following two main constituent materials:
- Strong load-carrying material called as reinforcement or reinforcing fibres.
- Weaker material know as matrix.
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