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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.