The design and fabrication of a reinforced material. Evaluating and understanding the physical properties of reinforced materials. Plaster is a brittle solid with fracture properties that resemble those of cement, sandstone, and other porous ceramics. It can be shaped easily for use in the classroom. A composite is any material that consists of two or more distinct components.
Plaster is a matrix to which reinforcement materials can be added to form a composite.
Selection of the reinforcement materials depends on the applicable use of the composite. The strength and form of the reinforcement. The bonding between the matrix and the reinforcement. The number and size of the flaws introduced during processing. Design - The team determines the pattern of the mold, the reinforcement material to be used, and the strategic placement of reinforcement material within the mold.