a) Composite density b) Composite stiffness parallel to the fibre orientation c) Composite stiffness perpendicular to the fibre orientation d) Tensile strength of the composite assuming that the stress in the matrix is 75% of the matrix ultimate strength when the fibres fail.

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For the magnesium-15 vol.% silicon carbide composite below, compute:
a) Composite density
b) Composite stiffness parallel to the fibre orientation
c) Composite stiffness perpendicular to the fibre orientation
d) Tensile strength of the composite assuming that the stress in the matrix is 75% of the matrix
ultimate strength when the fibres fail.
Ultimate
Modulus of
Material
Density (g/cm³)
Tensile
Elasticity (GPa)
Strength (MPa)
350
SiC Fibres
3.21
410
Magnesium
1.74
45
60
Transcribed Image Text:For the magnesium-15 vol.% silicon carbide composite below, compute: a) Composite density b) Composite stiffness parallel to the fibre orientation c) Composite stiffness perpendicular to the fibre orientation d) Tensile strength of the composite assuming that the stress in the matrix is 75% of the matrix ultimate strength when the fibres fail. Ultimate Modulus of Material Density (g/cm³) Tensile Elasticity (GPa) Strength (MPa) 350 SiC Fibres 3.21 410 Magnesium 1.74 45 60
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