A

MICRO PROJECT

ON

DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS

SUBMITTED TO

MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL

EDUCATION

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF

REQUIERMENT OF DIPLOMA IN

MECHATRONICS

UNDER I SCHEME

SUBMITTED BY MR.

OM SANDIP PARAB

MR. SHREYASH DINESH JANGALE

MR. SAI VINOD GOSAVI MR. PRATHAMESH

RAJESH MAJGAONKAR

UNDER THE GUIDENCE OF

MR. S.S. LANJEKAR

FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024

YASHWANTRAO BHONSALE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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 MAHRASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that , Roll No

Mr. OM SANDIP PARAB 16

Mr. PRATHAMESH RAJESH MAJGAONKAR 22

Mr. SHREYASH DINESH JANGALE 04

Mr. SAI VINOD GOSAVI 09

Of Third semester in diploma in Mechatronics engineering of institute

Yashwantrao Bhonsale institute of technology (1742) has completed the
Microproject satisfactorily in course basic mechanical engineering (22370) for
the academic year 2023-2024 as prescribed in the curriculum.

Place- Date-

Course faculty HOD Principal

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PART A

1. Brief intro

2. Aim

3. Course outcome of microproject

4. Resources Required

5. Action plan

PART B

1. Brief description

2. Aim of microproject

3. Course Outcome integrated

4. procedure followed

5. actual resources used

▪ BRIEF INTRO
Composite material are engineered materials made from two or more
constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical

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properties.The combination of these materials creates a new material with
characteristics, such as increased strength, stiffness, or durability. Common
example include fibreglass, carbon fibre rainforced polymers, and composite
wood. They find extensive applications in aerospace ,automotive, construction,
and various other industries due to their tailored properties and versatility.

• AIM OF MACROPROJECT

1.To know the use and applications of composite materials.

• RESOURCES USED

Sr. Detailes of activity Planned start End date Name of the

date responsible
No. member

1. We selected the project Sai Gosavi

Om parab
2. Gathered the information Shreyash jangle
Prathamesh
majgaonkar

3. Show the prepare report to Sai Gosavi

the teacher
Om parab
4. Typing the Sai Gosavi
collection information

5. Last we submitted our Shreyash jangle

project
report to our Om parab
respected class teacher Prathamesh
majgaonkar
Sai gosavi

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 PART B

1]BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Composite materials are engineered materials made by combining two or more
constituent materials with distinct properties to creat a materials with enhanced
performance. Typically, a rainforcement material, like fiber and particles is
embended in a matrix material. these synergy results in a composite material that
often exhibits improve strength, stiffness,and durability compared to it
individual components. Common examples include carbon fiber-reinforced
polymers used in aerospace and fiberglass composites in construction.

2]COURCE OUTCOME INTEGRATED

Select non metal for given application

3]ACTUAL PROCEDURE FOLLOWED

1. Selection of topic
2. Discussion of topic with professors

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 3. Distribution of the work related the gathering information
4. Gathering of information from different websites
5. Preparation of different real-life models based on the given example
6. Extraction of the important data
7. Completion of it in a single place i.e. Microsoft word

4]RESOURCES USED
SR. NAME OF SPECIPICATION QUANTITY REMARKS
NO. REASOURCE
1. Computer 01
2. Basic mechanical 01
engineering book
3. Printer 01
4. Reference books 01

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COMPOSITE MATERIAL
A composite material is a combination of two materials with different physical and chemical
properties. When they are combine they create a material that is specialized to do a certain job,
for instance, to become stronger, lighter, or resistant to electricity. They can also improve
strength and stiffness. The reason for their use over traditional materials is because they
improve the properties of their base materials and are applicable in many situations.
These constituent materials have notably dissimilar chemical or physical properties and are
merged to create a material with properties, unlike the individual elements. Within the finished
structure, the individual elements remain separate and distinct, distinguishing composites from
mixtures and solid solutions.

Typical engineered composite materials include:

• Reinforced concrete and masonry

• Composite wood such as plywood
• Reinforced plastics, such as fiber-reinforced polymer or fiberglass
• Ceramic matrix composites (composite ceramic and metal matrices)
• Metal matrix composites
• and other advanced composite materials

There are various reasons why new materials can be fevered. Typical examples include
materials that are less expensive, lighter, stronger, or more durable when compared with
common materials.
More recently researchers have also begun to actively include sensing, actuation, computation,
and communication into composites, which are known as robotic materials.
Composite materials are generally used for buildings, bridges, and structures such as boat
hulls, swimming pool panels, racing car bodies, shower stalls, bathtubs, storage tanks,
imitation granite, cultured marble sinks, and countertops. They are also being increasingly
used in general automotive applications.
The most advanced examples perform routinely on spacecraft and aircraft in demanding
environments.

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A composite is a material which is produced from two or more constituent materials. These
constituent materials have notably dissimilar chemical or physical properties and are merged
to create a material with properties, unlike the individual elements.
Simply put, composites are a combination of components. In our industry, composites are
materials made by combining two or more natural or artificial elements (with different
physical or chemical properties) that are stronger as a team than as individual players.
The component materials don’t completely blend or lose their individual identities; they
combine and contribute their most useful traits to improve the outcome or final product.
Composites are typically designed with a particular use in mind, such as added strength,
efficiency, or durability.
What Are Composites Made Of
Composites, also known as Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites, are made from a
polymer matrix that is reinforced with an engineered, man-made, or natural fiber (like glass,
carbon, or aramid) or other reinforcing material.
The matrix protects the fibers from environmental and external damage and transfers the load
between the fibers. The fibers, in turn, provide strength and stiffness to reinforce the matrix
and help it resist cracks and fractures.

Composite Materials
In many of our industry’s products, polyester resin is the matrix, and glass fiber
is the reinforcement. But many combinations of resins and reinforcements are
used in composites and each material contributes to the unique properties of the
finished product: Fiber, powerful but brittle, provides strength and stiffness,
while more flexible resin provides shape and protects the fiber.

FRP composites may also contain fillers, additives, core materials, or surface
finishes designed to improve the manufacturing process, appearance, and
performance of the final product.

Natural And Synthetic Composites

Composite materials can be natural or synthetic. Wood, a natural composite, is a
combination of cellulose or wood fiber and a substance called lignin. The fibers

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give wood its strength; Lignin is the matrix or natural glue that binds and
stabilizes it. Other composites are synthetic (man-made).
Plywood is an artificial composite that combines natural and synthetic materials.
Thin layers of wood veneer are adhesive together to form flat laminate sheets
that are stronger than natural wood.

Different Types Of Composite Materials

Some common composite materials include:

• Ceramic matrix composite: Ceramic spread out in a ceramic matrix.

These are better than normal ceramics as they are thermal shock and
fracture resistant

Ceramic matrix composite

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• Metal matrix composite: A metal spread throughout a matrix

Metal matrix composite

• Reinforced concrete: Concrete strengthened by a material with high
tensile strength such as steel reinforcing bars.

Reinforced concrete

• Glass fibre reinforced concrete: Concrete which is poured into a glass

fibre structure with high zirconia content.

Glass fibre reinforced concrete

• Translucent concrete: Concrete which encases optic fibres

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 Translucent concrete
• Engineered wood: Manufactured wood combined with other cheap
materials. One example would be particle board. A speciality material
like veneer can also be found in this composite

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Engineered wood

• Plywood: Engineered wood by gluing many thin layers of wotogether at

different angles

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 Plywood

• Engineered bamboo: Strips of bamboo fibre glued together to make a

board. This is a useful composite due to the fact it has higher
compressive, tensile and flexural strength than wood

Engineered bamboo

• Parquetry: A square of many wood pieces put together often out of

hardwood. It is sold as a decorative piece

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 Parquetry

• Wood-plastic composite: Either wood fibre or flour cast in plastic

Parquetry
• Cement-bonded wood fibre: Mineralised wood pieces cast in cement.
This composite has insulating and acoustic properties

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 Cement-bonded wood fibre

• Fibreglass: Glass fibre combined with a plastic which is relatively

inexpensive and flexible

Fibreglass
• Carbon Fibre reinforced polymer: Carbon fibre set in plastic which has a
high strength-to-weight ratio
• Sandwich panel: A variety of composites that are layered on top of each
other
• Composite honeycomb: A selection of composites in many hexagons to
form a honeycomb shape.
• Papier-mache: Paper bound with an adhesive. These are found in crafts
• Plastic coated paper: Paper coated with plastic to improve durability. An
example of where this is used is in playing cards
• Syntactic foams: Light materials created by filling metals, ceramics or
plastics with microballoons. These ballons are made using either glass,
carbon or plastic

Benefits Of Composites
Composites have permeated our everyday lives: They are used in the cars we
drive, golf clubs we swing, pipes that remove wastewater from our

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neighbourhood’s, and much more. Some applications, such as rocket ships,
probably wouldn’t get off the ground without composite materials.
Composites offer many benefits. Key among them are strength, lightweight,
corrosion resistance, design flexibility, and durability.

• Strong. Per pound, composites are stronger than other materials such as
steel. The two primary components of composites – fibers and resins –
contribute to their strength. Fibers carry the load, while resins distribute
the weight throughout the composite part as required.
• Lightweight. Composites are light in weight compared to most woods and
metals. But why is lighter better? Lower weight contributes to fuel
efficiency in cars and airplanes. And lighter objects, ranging from utility
poles to bridge decks, are easier to transport and install.
• Resistant. Composites resist damage from weather and harsh chemicals
that can eat away at other materials. That makes them good choices for
applications that face constant exposure to salt water, toxic chemicals,
temperature fluctuations and other severe conditions.
• Flexible. A wide range of material combinations can be used in
composites, which allows for design flexibility. The materials can be
custom tailored to fit unique specifications of each application.
Composites also can be easily molded into complicated shapes.
• Durable. Simply put, composites last! Structures made with composites
have a long life and require little maintenance. Many products made with
composites, such as boats, have been in service for more than half a
century.
Uses of composite materials
Weight saving is one of the main reasons for using composite materials instead
of conventional materials for components. While composites are lighter, they
can also be stronger than other materials. For example, reinforced carbon fibers
can be up to five times stronger than 1020 grade steel and only one-fifth the
weight, which makes them perfect for structural purposes.

Another advantage of using a composite material over a conventional type of

material is the thermal and chemical resistance as well as the electrical insulation

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properties. Unlike traditional materials, composites can have multiple properties
that are not often found in a single material.

Fiber-reinforced composite materials such as fiber-reinforced plastic (GRP

composite materials) are increasingly being used in the development and
manufacture of end products for marketing.

Examples of Composite Uses:

• Electrical equipment
• Aerospace structures
• Infrastructure
• Pipes and tanks
• Homes can be framed using plastic laminated beams

▪ CONCLUSION

In inclusion, composite materials offer a compelling combination of strength, durability and

versatility. Their unique properties make them valueable across various industries, from
aerospace to construction. As technology advances, the continued exploration and
development of composite materials hold the performance and efficiency in numerous
applications.

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