Question: (a) From the moduli of elasticity data in Table 16.2 for glass fiber-reinforced polycarbonate composites, determine the value of the fiber efficiency parameter for each

(a) From the moduli of elasticity data in Table 16.2 for glass fiber-reinforced polycarbonate composites, determine the value of the fiber efficiency parameter for each of 20, 30, and 40 vol% fibers.

(b) Estimate the modulus of elasticity for 50 vol% glass fibers.

Fiber Reinforcement (vol%) 30 Property Specific gravity Tensile strength [MPa (ksi)] Modulus

Fiber Reinforcement (vol%) 30 Property Specific gravity Tensile strength [MPa (ksi)] Modulus of elasticity [GPa (10 psi)] Elongation (%) Impact strength, notched Izod (Ibfin.) 20 Unreinforced 1.19-1.22 59-62 (8.5-9.0) 2.24-2.345 (0.325-0.340) 90-115 12-16 40 1.52 159 (23) 11.6 (1.68) 1.35 1.43 131 (19) 8.62 (1.25) 110 (16) 5.93 (0.86) 4-6 3-5 2.0 3-5 2.5 2.0

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