3. The geometry of the reinforcing phase in a composite greatly determines the overall properties. Polycarbonate has a Modulus of Elasticity=2.2 GPa, Tensile Strength-62.5 MPa. Carbon Fiber has a Modulus of Elasticity-228 GPa, Tensile Strength=3.5 GPa. For a 40 vol% carbon fiber and a 60 vol% polycarbonate matrix composite, compute the Tensile Strength and Young's Modulus for the composite for the following situations. Assume longitudinal loading. a. Continuous and aligned fibers b. Discontinuous and aligned fibers with I> le where I = 101. (K = 1). c. Discontinuous and aligned fibers with I< le where I = 0.51. (K = 1). d. Which of these composites is the strongest? Which is the stiffest (has the highest Young's Modulus)?

3. The geometry of the reinforcing phase in a composite greatly determines the overall properties. Polycarbonate has a Modulus of Elasticity=2.2 GPa, Tensile Strength-62.5 MPa. Carbon Fiber has a Modulus of Elasticity-228 GPa, Tensile Strength=3.5 GPa. For a 40 vol% carbon fiber and a 60 vol% polycarbonate matrix composite, compute the Tensile Strength and Young's Modulus for the composite for the following situations. Assume longitudinal loading. a. Continuous and aligned fibers b. Discontinuous and aligned fibers with I> le where I = 101. (K = 1). c. Discontinuous and aligned fibers with I< le where I = 0.51. (K = 1). d. Which of these composites is the strongest? Which is the stiffest (has the highest Young's Modulus)?

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