Composites have been around since ancient civilisations began
making bricks from clay and straw. Glass fibre, carbon fibre and
aramid fibres - to name but three - are recent innovations, yet
today there are few competition cars that don't have at least some
components made out of one or more of these materials. However,
while it is well known that glass fibre technology can be used in
the home workshop, what may not be so widely realised is that more
advanced fibres also lend themselves to DIY methods.This revised
edition of Competition Car Composites starts by examining the
materials and methods that can be used, explaining basic 'wet' and
'dry' laminating techniques, pattern making and mould construction,
and the design and manufacture of components. It then goes on to
cover material and technology upgrades, and how more advanced
materials can be exploited to achieve improved properties and
reduced weight. The use of thermoplastic materials, resin infusion
methods, and, especially, 'pre-pregs' in the home workshop, are
also discussed, as are the composite techniques used by top racecar
constructors.
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