The data below is from a fibre reinforced plastic. Would this composite be suitable for use at 400°C? Explain your answer.

Explain (i) thermal conductivity (ii) composite wall (iii) diffusion

1. For a load applied in the direction of fiber, assuming equal deformation in the components, the two phases are viewed as being defomed in parallel. Derive an equation relating the elastic modulus of the composites. F

For a glass/epoxy lamina with a 70% fiber volume fraction using the properties in the tables provided below (a) Find the ultimate tensile strength. (b) Find the minimum and critical fiber volume fractions related to (a). (c) Find the compressive strength when the matrix undergoes extension mode and when the matrix undergoes shear mode, which one controls the compressive failure? Property Axial modulus Transverse modulus Axial Poisson's ratio Transverse Poisson's ratio Shear modulus Axial tensile strength Axial compressive strength Transverse tensile strength Transverse compressive strength Shear strength Epoxy Glass Units 3.4 85 GPa 3.4 85 GPa 0.3 0.20 0.3 0.20 1.308 35.42 GPa 72 1550 MPa 102 1550 MPa 72 1550 MPa 102 1550 MPa 34 35 MPa