Fiberglass. Its a term that you hear often, often associated with a random feat of engineering, or some effort to produce a device which is lighter, faster, and cheaper than its metal predecessors. In most of its uses, fiberglass is made into a composite.
The definition of fiberglass, according to "Giant Molecules" Page 155.
History of Fiberglass The ancient Egyptians had access to this "high tech" material!
Why Fiberglass? Why we use fiberglass in so many applications today.
Uses of Fiberglass
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Did you know that many airplanes today, both military and civilian, are made of fiberglass? Would you fly in an airplane made of glass? I know I would.
Some of the bridges that you or your family may drive on every day are made of fiberglass.
Insulation keeps you cool in the summer, and warm in the winter, while saving you and your folks a good deal of money. And most of it is fiberglass.
Your car, too, may well be made of fiberglass!
Many boats now are made of fiberglass. In fact, this is one of the main uses of fiberglass in construction of things today. You can even make your own fiberglass boat at home.