Compute the expected properties of ultimate strength (Suc) of a composite made from S-glass fibers and an epoxy matrix. The volume fraction of fibers is 30%. (Unit is psi.)
Compute the expected properties of ultimate strength (Suc) of a composite made from S-glass fibers and an epoxy matrix. The volume fraction of fibers is 30%. (Unit is psi.)
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Compute the expected properties of ultimate strength (Suc) of a composite made from S-glass fibers and an epoxy matrix. The volume fraction of fibers is 30%. (Unit is
psi.)
Properties of Sample Matrix and Filler Materials
Tensile strength
Tensile modulus
Specific weight
ksi
MPa
10 psi
GPa
IbVin
IN/m
Matrix materials:
Polycster
Ероху
Aluminum
Titanium
10
18
69
0.40
2.76
0.047
12.7
124
0.56
3.86
0.047
12.7
45
310
1170
10.0
16.5
69
114
0.100
27.1
170
0.160
43.4
Filler materials:
S-glass
Carbon-PAN
Carbon-PAN (high-strength)
Carbon (high-modulus)
600
470
820
325
4140
3240
12.5
33.5
40
86.2
231
276
690
0.09
0.064
0.065
24.4
17.4
5650
2200
3450
17.7
100
19.0
0.078
21.2
Aramid
00
131
0.052
14.1
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