An epoxy is randomly reinforced with E-Glass fibers with 0.0012 in. diameter, 0.5 in. length, 0.5 * 106 psi ultimate tensile strength, and 7.2 ksi shear strength. Does this fiber length fully strengthen the composite? What is the minimum fiber length that would make the composite continuously reinforced?

Materials Science And Engineering Properties
1st Edition
ISBN:9781111988609
Author:Charles Gilmore
Publisher:Charles Gilmore
Chapter12: Composite Materials
Section: Chapter Questions
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An epoxy is randomly reinforced with E-Glass fibers with 0.0012 in. diameter, 0.5 in. length, 0.5 * 106 psi ultimate tensile strength, and 7.2 ksi shear strength. Does this fiber length fully strengthen the composite? What is the minimum fiber length that would make the composite continuously reinforced?

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