Calculate the composite elastic modulus for polyester reinforced with 60% volume fraction of carbon fibers under isostrain longitudinal conditions. Modulus of elasticity of polyester is 2900 MPa and for carbon fiber is 175,000 MPa.

Calculate the composite elastic modulus for polyester reinforced with 60% volume fraction of carbon fibers under isostrain longitudinal conditions. Modulus of elasticity of polyester is 2900 MPa and for carbon fiber is 175,000 MPa.

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