FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS,

Abstract

Properties of composite materials can be varied through control of fiber orientation and concentration. This control of properties permits the tailoring of materials make-up to more efficiently match special requirements for specific applications. Rational methods have been developed to explain and predict the behavior of composite systems in terms of their materials make-up so that this control of material properties can be more fully exploited. The fundamental concepts of the models employed for this purpose are reviewed. The direct contribution of the resin phase to the longitudinal modulus and tensile strength is negligible. Secondary effects associated with the resin phase can detract from the potential tensile strength of the system. Current models indicate that the resin phase controls the compressive strength, transverse moduli, and shear moduli of composites. (Author, modified-PL)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0705639

Entities

People

  • R. L. Mccullough

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Compressive Strength
  • Materials
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Phase Control
  • Tensile Strength
  • Transverse

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Systems Analysis and Design