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Introduction to Composite Material

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A composite material is a material made from two or more constituent materials with significantly
different physical or chemical properties that, when combined, produce a material with
characteristics different from the individual components. Composite materials are generally used
for buildings, boat hulls, swimming pool panels, racing car bodies, shower stalls, bathtubs,
storage tanks. The most advanced examples perform routinely on spacecraft and aircraft in
demanding environments.

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