2.1 Modern Materials

Fibre Based

Fibre-based composites are reinforced with fibres

• GRP: Glass-reinforced plastic
• CRP: Carbon-reinforced plastic
• GRC: Glass-reinforced concrete

Particle-Based

Particle-based composites contain small pieces of material.

• Concrete
• Cermet

Sheet-Based

Boards made from wood pulp, chips or layers of veneer.

• MDF: Medium Density Fibreboard
• Plywood
• Chipboard