Composite Materials
The past few decades have seen outstanding advances in the use of composite materials in structural applications. There can be little doubt that, within engineering circles, composites have revolutionised traditional design concepts and made possible an unparalleled range of new and exciting possibilities as viable materials for construction.
Current use of composite materials in structural applications is not only due to its cosmetic value but also to the fact that it is light, yields excellent stiffness, is pliable, durable and has an ability to reduce induced vibrations.
It is for this reason that Makhayise Industries prides itself on its success in reducing a four-walled costly brick or concrete structure that acts as a common school science laboratory into a mobile almost washing-machine sized gadget that covers 99% of the curriculum needs of high school science. This is the MAK 1200 Series Mobile Lab which is creating positive waves in the teaching and learning of science.
Makhayise Industries has also started manufacturing manhole covers that use composite materials, such as polyethylene and fibre-glass. The polyethylene ensured that it would be light and the fibre glass ensured that it would be durable. |
