Accession Number:

AD0843077

Title:

Mechanical Properties of Tape Composites

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

MONSANTO RESEARCH CORP ST LOUIS MO

Personal Author(s):

• Chen, P. E.
• Nielsen, L. E.

Report Date:

1968-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

47.0

Abstract:

The stiffness and strength of tape-reinforced composites have been calculated by using the finite-element method, simple model theory and the von Mises-Hencky criterion. The tapes are assumed to be oriented uniaxially in both the longitudinal and transverse directions. According to the theoretical calculations, substantial increases in two basic moduli and a transverse strength are possible with the tape systems, as compared with the corresponding fiber systems. The calculations are based mainly on glass-epoxy composites.

Descriptors:

• *COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• *TAPES
• BORON
• EPOXY RESINS
• FILAMENTS
• GLASS TEXTILES
• ISOTROPISM
• LAMINATED PLASTICS
• LOADS(FORCES)
• MATHEMATICAL MODELS
• MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
• MODULUS OF ELASTICITY
• REINFORCING MATERIALS
• SHEAR STRESSES
• TENSILE PROPERTIES

Subject Categories:

• Laminates and Composite Materials
• Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE