Ministry of High Education & Scientific Research

University of Technology
Materials Engineering Department

Class: 4
th
Mat.
Date: / /2012
Allowed time: 3 hr.
Final Examination
(2011-2012)
Subject: Composite Materials
Examinar: Dr. Jawad k. Oleiwi
Note: Answer Five Questions Only
Q1)
(A) Define the following:
1- Vulcanization. 2- Orthotropic Materials. 3- Sandwich.

(B) Show that the Lateral modulus of elasticity in the perpendicular direction of fibrous composite is
given by the following formula:

f m m f
m f
c
V E V E
E E
E

,

Where :
E
c
, E
m
, E
f
Modulus of elasticity of the composite, matrix and fiber respectively.
V
m
, V
f
-Volume fraction of matrix and fiber respectively.

Q2)
A continuous and aligned fiber-reinforced composite is to be produced consisting of aramid fibers
and polycarbonate matrix, mechanical characteristics of these two materials are as follows:
Material Modulus of elasticity Volume fraction
Aramid fiber 131 Gpa. 30 %
Polycarbonate 2.4 Gpa. 70 %
And the composite has a cross-sectional area of 320 mm
2
and is subjected to a longitudinal load
44500 N.
(1) Calculate the fiber to matrix load ratio.
(2) Calculate the actual loads carried by both fiber and matrix phases.
(3) Compute the magnitude of the stress on each of the fiber and matrix phases.
(4) What strain is experienced by the composite?

Q3) A glass fiber polyester matrix composite contains 60 % by volume fibers. The fibers being of length 3
mm and width diameter 0.005 mm. If the failure stress for the fibers is 1500 Mpa., the shear strength
25 Mpa., And the matrix has a tensile strength 50 Mpa. Determine:
- The critical length of the fiber.
- The Max. average stress.
- The strength of the composite.
And compare the results of strength of the composite with that at ( L=L
c
) i.e. (length of fiber
=critical length) and in case of continuous fiber composite.


Q4) (A) What are the considerations which must be taken in the account of choosing dispersed particles.
(B) Explain briefly the applications of the Laminated Composite Materials.

Q5) (A) Explain with schematically drawing the stress-strain relationship for a composite and its
constituents.
(B) Give the advantages and disadvantages of the compression mould.

Q6) A composite specimen has a dimensions with length (5 cm) and width (3 cm) and height (1 cm).
Consist of (Al) as a matrix and (Al
2
O
3
) particles as a reinforcement. The volume fraction of (Al)
matrix was (70 %). Calculate the mass of (Al) and (Al
2
O
3
) and the total mass.
Note:

c
=3.077 g/cm
3

m
=2.69 g/cm
3


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