An FRP composite includes 40% continuous and aligned Aramid fibers byvolume. The moduli of elasticity of the Aramid fibers and the epoxy resinmatrix are 130 and 3.9 GPa, respectively.a. Compute the modulus of elasticity of the composite in the longitudinaland transverse directions.b. If the composite cross-sectional area is 150 mm2 and a stress of 40 MPais applied in the longitudinal direction, compute the load carried by thefibers and the matrix.c. Determine the strain sustained by each of the phases when stress in part(b) is applied.

An FRP composite includes 40% continuous and aligned Aramid fibers byvolume. The moduli of elasticity of the Aramid fibers and the epoxy resinmatrix are 130 and 3.9 GPa, respectively.a. Compute the modulus of elasticity of the composite in the longitudinaland transverse directions.b. If the composite cross-sectional area is 150 mm2 and a stress of 40 MPais applied in the longitudinal direction, compute the load carried by thefibers and the matrix.c. Determine the strain sustained by each of the phases when stress in part(b) is applied.

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Chapter12: Composite Materials

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