V- It is necessary to design a continuous and aligned glass fiber-reinforced polyester having a tensile strength of at least 1400 MPa in the longitudinal direction. The maximum possible specific gravity is 1.65. Using the following data, determine whether such a composite is possible. Justify. Assume a value of 15 MPa for the stress on the matrix when the fibers fail. Material Glass fiber Polyester Specific gravity 2.5 1.35 Tensile strength (MPa) 3500 50

V- It is necessary to design a continuous and aligned glass fiber-reinforced polyester having a tensile strength of at least 1400 MPa in the longitudinal direction. The maximum possible specific gravity is 1.65. Using the following data, determine whether such a composite is possible. Justify. Assume a value of 15 MPa for the stress on the matrix when the fibers fail. Material Glass fiber Polyester Specific gravity 2.5 1.35 Tensile strength (MPa) 3500 50

Materials Science And Engineering Properties

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Chapter12: Composite Materials

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