When you enter the engineering world, one of the first things you will hear is “Composite”. Most likely, you hear it in some of your conversations when you talk about your dental problems, buildings, airplanes, etc. Compared to other common materials, composites are known mostly because of their strength and lightness. Imagine you want to design a plane; you must select a material with properties such as high strength, being as light as possible to fly, and being flexible. Common materials like steel have the strength we need, but they’re heavy and do not have the flexibility we need. Well, the best choice would be composite. Manufacturers can create qualities that precisely meet the needs of a specific structure for a specific purpose by selecting the right reinforcing and matrix material mix. Take a look at the table below; there are some advantages and disadvantages of these materials. In comparison to metals, composites’ damage mechanisms are less well known. Composite materials and structures are susceptible to defects, whether they appear during material processing, component fabrication, or in-service use. Understanding how the damage or defect affects the structural integrity of the composite component is crucial to determining how critical the defect […] read more