fiber-reinforced

Woven strands within

Fiber-reinforced describes materials strengthened by embedding fibers within them.

The fibers—glass, carbon, or synthetic polymers—add tensile strength while keeping weight low: fiber-reinforced plastic, fiber-reinforced concrete.

The technique is common in aerospace, automotive, and construction applications where strength-to-weight ratio matters.

composites

polymer

Large repeated-unit molecule

  • fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
  • epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
  • resinViscous plant secretion

matrix · laminate · kevlar · aramid · thermoplastic · thermoset · layup · molding · curing · lightweight

plastics

injection molding

Manufacturing via pressurized cavities

  • tanksStorage vessels for liquids
  • pipesCylindrical fluid carriers
  • gratingsFrameworks of parallel bars

corrosion resistant · lightweight · insulating · tooling · molds · roving · mat

concrete

cement

Calcium powder binding agent

shotcrete · slabs · pavements · foundations · toughness · durability · microfibers · post-tensioned · precast · tunneling

Categories
Opposites
structural composition

fiber-reinforcedunreinforced

Lacking supplemental support

homogeneous · plain · neat · solid · monolithic

material homogeneity

fiber-reinforcedhomogeneous

Alike in composition throughout

solid · monolithic · uniform · isotropic · single-phase

reinforcement method

fiber-reinforcedlaminated

Bonded between protective layers

Family

fiber, reinforce, reinforced, reinforcement, reinforcing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G