Composites are made from two or more constituent materials, each with different properties. When combined, they create a material with properties greater than the sum of its parts. Examples include ...

In the structure of a typical composite, one material - the dispersed phase - is contained within another - the matrix phase. The dispersed phase usually consists of small particles, or of either ...

Knowing the fundamentals for reading drawings — including master ply tables, ply definition diagrams and more — lays a foundation for proper composite design evaluation.