Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134320533
Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.29QP

(a)

To determine

The modulus of elasticity of the composite in the longitudinal and transverse directions.

(b)

To determine

The load carried by the each of the fibers and matrix.

(c)

To determine

The strain sustained by each of the phases.

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