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Flexibility! Glass Fiber can dissipate energy along the fiber, normal glass does not have a structure to dissipate the energy in an even form and proves easier to crack as a result. Similarly the lifting ropes of cranes are actually coiled metal fibres and not solid chain link, the metal fibres dissipate the weight better than the chain.
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What is auto glass made out of?
Auto glass is made out of a strong yet flexible polycarbonate. This is stronger than normal glass and will resist scratches and crack easier than the regular glass can.
What is the world's strongest material?
Diamond! is the common answer Graphene is the real answer and it's 200 times stronger than steel
Is a diamond stronger than steel?
Yes. Actually... a diamond is NOT 'stronger' than steel. A diamond is 'harder' than steel, but it is not stronger.
What damage does a nuclear bomb to a regular bomb?
first off, of course, a nuclear bomb is thousands of times stronger than a normal bomb. a nuclear bomb also carries radiation, energy that causes poisoning and cancer, while most normal bombs cant do that.
What is the difference between Tempered Glass and Annealed Glass and which one is better?
Tempering is the process to add properties to the raw glass and to make it Standard or Toughened. If tempered (Heated) and cooled slowly, it becomes standard glass on the other hand if tempered and cooled rapidly, it gains different properties and becomes tough or is called toughened glass. Check the link below.
What is an epoxy surfboard?
an epoxy surfboard is when a surfboard is made out of epoxy resin this is more stronger and lighter than the normal fiber glass and they can have more stronger colours than fiber glass this can be done without the silk laminating process
Is fiber glass stronger than polycarbonate?
No.
What is auto glass made out of?
Auto glass is made out of a strong yet flexible polycarbonate. This is stronger than normal glass and will resist scratches and crack easier than the regular glass can.
Are horse's hoofs stronger than glass?
Yes their hooves are much stronger then glass.
Is metal stronger than glass?
no.
Is carbon fiber tough?
yes its stronger than steel
Is plexiglass stronger than glass?
yes
Are diamonds really stronger than glass?
Diamond is harder than glass. anonymous@oola.com
What is the difference between a carbon fiber and GRP?
Carbon fiber is lighter and stronger than GRP and it has a longer lifespan.
Why does glass shatter more easily than diamond?
diamonds are stronger than glass, therefore, glass shatters more easily.
Which one is harder glass or iron?
On the Mohs hardness scale glass is harder than steel. Mohs hardness tests the ability of one material to scratch another. Steel is rated 4 to 4.5 and glass is rated at 6 to 7. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale_of_mineral_hardness Glass is harder than steel, but it is more fragile and will break much easier. There are many different ways to measure strength. Here is a wikipedia article about the strength of materials: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_of_materials
Is fiberglass stronger than carbon fiber?
If it's laid properly, it can be. Then again...you get a guy who uses the best resins, and the best fiberglass, and he can give you a stronger composite using fiberglass than an inexperienced person using carbon fiber.
