Composites Material Archives

June 4, 2024

Transforming Composite Part Manufacturing: Tool/Mold Design services Offered by Ahmedabad Textiles Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA)

Design in composites is paramount for tailoring material properties to meet specific performance requirements, optimizing structural integrity, and reducing weight. Composites offer unparalleled design flexibility, allowing for the creation of complex geometries that are difficult to achieve with traditional materials. Effective design can enhance damage tolerance, repairability, and environmental performance while also improving cost efficiency. By leveraging the unique characteristics […]

March 21, 2024

Revolutionizing Hygiene and Sanitation facilities with Textile Reinforced Concrete Modular Toilets

Overview: According to a recent sanitation report by WHO (World Health Organization) released in October 2023, more than 1.5 billion individuals worldwide still lack access to basic sanitation services, including private toilets. Shockingly, 419 million people continue to practice open defecation, posing severe health risks. Inadequate sanitation is directly linked to the transmission of diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid, […]

May 11, 2023

Jute Fiber Composites: A Sustainable Socket Material for Prosthetic Legs

Prosthetic limbs play a crucial role in enhancing the mobility and quality of life for individuals with limb loss. The socket, which connects the residual limb to the prosthetic limb, is a critical component that directly influences comfort, fit, and overall functionality. Traditional socket materials often involve synthetic fibers and plastics, which may not be environmentally friendly or offer optimal […]

March 7, 2023

A Comparative Analysis of FRP Ladders and Conventional Ladders

Ladders are an essential tool for both professionals and non-professionals in a variety of industries. From construction sites to household applications, they offer a safe and stable platform to perform tasks at height. Traditionally, aluminum ladders have been the most widely used type of ladder. However, with research into non-conventional engineering materials, fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) composite ladders are gaining in […]

March 2, 2023

Revolutionizing Sandwich Composites Panels with Carbon Triangle Cores

Sandwich panel design is a critical aspect of several engineering applications, from aerospace engineering to civil engineering. These panels are commonly used to make lightweight and strong structures that can withstand high loads and forces. The sandwich composite structure consists of two face sheets and a core material. The face sheets are made of high-strength materials like carbon fiber-reinforced polymer […]

January 27, 2022

Composite Materials Testing and Analysis

What is a composite material? A composite material can be defined as an artificially prepared or natural multiphase that exhibits significant properties of constituent material resulting in a superior and stronger product. Being formed by the combination of two or more materials that have different characteristics, Composite materials open a wide window for application in various engineering sectors like Aerospace, […]

September 3, 2021

Composite Materials | Types of Composites | Applications

Introduction of Composite Materials Composite material is defined as the material formed by combining two or more different materials/ constituents macroscopically that are distinct in the properties and they do not dissolve into each other. The combination of different constituents in the composites provides the composite material with unique properties which are different from the individual constituent. An example of […]

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