The document discusses the uses of composites in advanced automotive technology. It defines composites as materials made from two or more chemically distinct materials that have improved properties over the individual components. Composites have reinforcement fibers bound in a matrix material. They provide advantages like higher strength to weight ratio, design flexibility, and corrosion resistance. Applications of composites mentioned include drive shafts, brake discs, pistons, and aircraft components. Composites will not replace metals entirely but have significant future potential in the automotive industry if their advantages over metals can be demonstrated.

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A
PRESENTATION ON
USES OF COMPOSITES IN ADVANCED
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY”
PRESENTED BY
Mr. Prathamesh Korgaonkar (152033)
Mr. Sarthak Muttha (152043)
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2. What is a Composite?
• Two or more chemically distinct material which when combined have
improved properties over the individual material.
• Composites can be Natural or Synthetic
• It is combination of two material
1. Reinforcing phase
2. Matrix phase
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Reinforcement fibres Matrix Material Interface
Glass, Carbon Metal Bonding Surface
Orgainc,Boron Ceramics

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4. Polymer Matrix Composites
• It is a composite material composed of a variety of short or
continuous fibres bound together by an organic polymer matrix.
• Matrix materials are usually Thermosets and Thermoplastics –
Polyester, Epoxy, Silicon, Rubber
• Reinforcing fibres are Glass, Graphite, Boron
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Polymer Matrix Composites
Reinforced plastics Advanced Composites

5. Metal Matrix Composites
• It is a composite with at least two constituent parts one being the
metal and other being a metal or material like ceramic or organic
compound
• It is made by dispersing a reinforcing material into the metal matrix
• Commonly used matrices are Aluminium, Titanium, Nickel.
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6. Advantages and limitations of Composites
• Advantages
1. Higher Specific Strength
2. Design Flexibility
3. Corrosion Resistance
4. Cost Effective
• Limitations
1. Composites are heterogenous
2. Composites are highly anisotropic
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7. Applications of Composites
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Swedish Navy,
Stealth (2007)
Lance Armstrong, 2
Lbs Trek bike
Aston Martin Vanquish
V12

8. Applications of Composites
• Drive Shaft
• Vented Passenger Car brake disc
• Light Metal Diesel piston
• Tank Armors
• Honda and Toyota has successfully used composites in their engines.
• F-16 Fighting Falcon
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9. Application of Composites in Aircraft Sector
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10. Conclusion
• Composite materials have enormous potential, but the composite
industry will need to demonstrate their advantages for each
application and compete with advocates of metals.
• They will never completely replace metals.
• There would appear to be significant future opportunities for
composites in the automotive industry, especially if one considers
their potential advantages compared to metals.
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11. Acknowledgement
• All fraternities of Modern Education Society and all the staff members
of Mechanical Department.
• Prof. U.N. Kamble
• Prof. Y.A. Chaudhary
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12. References
• Youtube
• www.rsc.org
• Wikipedia
• Linkedin
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