Question: Problem 2. A continuous and aligned glass fiber-reinforced composite consists of 40vol% of glass fibers having a modulus of elasticity of 69GPa(10106psi) and 60vol% of

Problem 2. A continuous and aligned glass fiber-reinforced composite consists of 40vol% of glass fibers having a modulus of elasticity of 69GPa(10106psi) and 60vol% of a polyester resin that, when hardened, displays a modulus of 3.4GPa(0.5106psi). (a) Compute the modulus of elasticity of this composite in the longitudinal direction. (b) If the cross-sectional area is 250mm2(0.4in2) and a stress of 50MPa(7250psi) is applied in this longitudinal direction, compute the magnitude of the load carried by each of the fiber and matrix phases. (c) Determine the strain that is sustained by each phase when the stress in part (b) is applied
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