CONTENTS

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ABSTRACT

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ACKNOLEDGEMENT

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LIST OF TABLE

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LIST OF FIGURES

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INTRODUCTION

1.1 Definition of composite material

1.2 Classification of composites

1.3 Categorization of composites

1.4 Advantages of composite materials

1.5 Applications of composite

FRP COMPOSITE IN MARINE

DATA BUOY APPLICATIONS
2.1 Data Buoy System Overview

2.2 FRP composite data buoy

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2.3 Design criteria

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REVIEW OF LITERATURE

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3.1 Different forms of reinforcement

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3.2 Different structures of woven fabrics

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3.3 Fiber reinforcement

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3.4 Chopped Strand Mat

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THERIOTICAL ANALYSIS OF
FRP MATERIAL

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4.1 Matrix materials

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4.2 Catalyst and Accelerators

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4.3 Resin systems

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4.4 Resin types

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4.5 Core Materials

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EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS

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5.1 Fabrication techniques of

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composite materials
5.2 Method adopted for fabrication
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5.3 Accessories

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CONCLUSION

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FUTURE WORK

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REFERENCES

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