A large-particle composite consisting of tungsten particles within a copper matrix is to be prepared. If the volume fractions of tungsten and copper are 0.84 and 0.16, respectively, estimate the upper limit for the specific stiffness of this composite given the data that follow. i Copper Tungsten GPa Specific Gravity Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) 8.9 19.3 110 407

A large-particle composite consisting of tungsten particles within a copper matrix is to be prepared. If the volume fractions of tungsten and copper are 0.84 and 0.16, respectively, estimate the upper limit for the specific stiffness of this composite given the data that follow. i Copper Tungsten GPa Specific Gravity Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) 8.9 19.3 110 407

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