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Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP)
composites
composites
Source Details
Id
composite-gfrp
Name
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP)
Category
composites
Designation
E-Glass/Epoxy
Properties
{
"density": {
"value": 1900,
"unit": "kg/m³"
},
"tensileStrengthUltimate": {
"value": 350,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"elasticModulus": {
"value": 20,
"unit": "GPa"
},
"poissonsRatio": 0.26,
"thermalConductivity": {
"value": 0.35,
"unit": "W/(m·K)"
},
"thermalExpansion": {
"value": 12,
"unit": "µm/(m·K)"
}
}Applications
Boat hulls, Tanks, Pipes, Automotive panels, Wind turbine blades
Notes
Much lower cost than CFRP. Good corrosion resistance. Non-conductive.