Calculate the expected elastic modulus for a carbon-fiber composite with a continuous uniaxial reinforcement loaded longitudinally given the matrix has a modulus of 5 GPa, the reinforcement has a modulus of 120 GPa and the composite has 63vol% matrix & 37vol% reinforcement.

Calculate the expected elastic modulus for a carbon-fiber composite with a continuous uniaxial reinforcement loaded longitudinally given the matrix has a modulus of 5 GPa, the reinforcement has a modulus of 120 GPa and the composite has 63vol% matrix & 37vol% reinforcement.

Materials Science And Engineering Properties

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Author:Charles Gilmore

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Chapter12: Composite Materials

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