Accession Number:

AD0773960

Title:

Tensile (Compressive) Properties of Glass-Epoxy Composites as a Function of Volume Fraction

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

MONSANTO RESEARCH CORP ST LOUIS MO

Personal Author(s):

• Michno, Jr., M. J.
• Shea, F. J.

Report Date:

1973-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

The mechanical performance of unidirectionally reinforced glass epoxy composites is studied as volume fraction filler is varied over the range 30-70 percent. Experimentally determined quantities include longitudinal and transverse tensile strength, ultimate strain, modulus and Poissons ratio and longitudinal and transverse compressive strength. Data analysis indicate that all properties vary linearly with volume fraction. Longitudinal properties and Poissons ratio are interpreted in terms of the rule of mixtures.

Descriptors:

• *FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES
• *GLASS REINFORCED PLASTICS
• COMPRESSIVE PROPERTIES
• EPOXY COMPOUNDS
• EPOXY RESINS
• FIBER REINFORCEMENT
• FIBERGLASS
• FIBERS
• FILAMENT WOUND CONSTRUCTION
• STRAIN(MECHANICS)
• STRENGTH(MECHANICS)
• TENSILE STRENGTH

Subject Categories:

• Laminates and Composite Materials

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE