Study Notes Quiz
With reference to carbon fibre:
(a) describe how the base raw material is turned into a useable carbon fibre;(2)
(b) describe how the fibres produced in part (a) are turned into a usable product;(2)
(c) explain how its internal structure gives it its unique strength properties;(2)
(d) list FOUR properties of carbon fibre that make it desirable for marine fabrication.(4)
With reference to the manufacture of carbon fire components:
(a) describe EACH of the following processes and its advantages:
(i) vacuum bagging;(2)
(ii) autoclave curing;(2)
(iii) resin transfer moulding;(3)
(b) list the type of component that EACH process described in part (a) is best suited to.(3)
With reference to carbon fibre used in marine construction:
(a) describe the properties that make it suitable for EACH of the following:
(i) hull construction;(2)
(ii) mast construction;(2)
(b) explain its undesirable properties for the applications in part (a);(3)
(c) explain the safety considerations necessary when working with carbon fibre.(3)