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COMPOSITE HAUTE PERFORMANCE [2 records]

Record 1 2006-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
  • Strength of Materials
DEF

Polymer, resin or other matrix -material system in which reinforcement is accomplished via high-strength, high-modulus materials in continuous filament form or in discontinuous form such as a staple fibers, fibrets, and in-situ dispersion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
  • Résistance des matériaux
CONT

Il existe deux types de matériaux composites. Les composites grande diffusion(GD), les composites haute performance (HP) [...] Les composite HP sont principalement utilisés dans l'industrie aéronautique. Les renforts utilisés sont plutôt des fibres longues dont le taux de renfort est supérieur à 50 %. Contrairement aux composites GD, leurs propriétés mécaniques, résistance mécanique et rigidité, sont largement supérieurs à celles des métaux.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
CONT

sulfar fiber: A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is a long chain synthetic polysulfide ... These are high-performance fibers with excellent resistance to strong chemicals and high temperature ... They find use in high-temperature filter fabrics ... and high-performance composites.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques

Spanish

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