Composite Materials - Influence of Fiber Orientation and Concentration - Continuous and Aligned Fiber Composites

5 important questions on Composite Materials - Influence of Fiber Orientation and Concentration - Continuous and Aligned Fiber Composites

What are the two stages of deformation of a continuous aligned composite?

Stage 1: Both fiber and matrix deform elastically.
Stage 2: The matrix starts to deform plastically while the fibers continue to deform elastically.

How is the modulus of elasticity for a continuous aligned composite in the longitudinal direction computed?


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To what point does the longitudinal tensile strength corresponds in continuously aligned fiber-reinforced composite loaded in the longitudinal direction?

The longitudinal tensile strength usually corresponds to the point of fracture of the fibers. It marks the onset of material failure.
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How can we compute the stress in tension for a longitudinal loaded fiber-reinforced composite after fiber failure?


Where:
σcl* is the longitudinal stress in tension

σm' is the stress in the matrix at fiber failure
σf* is the fiber tensile strength
Vf is the volume fraction of fiber

What factors influence transverse strength?

1. Properties of both fiber and matrix.
2. The fiber-matrix bond strength
3. Presence of voids

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