A Composite comprises at least two components, one being fibrous or particulate embedded in a matrix.

These are a range of materials which provide improved mechanical properties when compared to their base counterparts e.g. strength, stiffness, thermal conductivity, abrasion resistance, creep resistance or dimensional stability.

There are two classes, namely a resin-matrix Composite and a Metal Matrix Composite; in both cases, the improved performance of the materials is achieved by the addition of carbon, metallic or intermetallic compounds.

Les tissus tissés sont réalisés par l'entrelacement régulier de deux systèmes de fils à angle droit entre eux: le fil de chaîne et le fil de trame (voir également Toile Non-Tissé).

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