ISSN: 0884-6804
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A Method to Estimate the Overall Behavior of Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composites
Oshima, N
Professor, College of Industrial Technology, Nihon University,

Nomura, S
Assistant professor, University of Texas at Arlington, TX

Abstract

A simple and realistic model for estimating the effective modulus of fiber-reinforced hybrid composites is proposed. Based upon a two-phase model developed earlier by micromechanical analysis, a new approach to deal with hybrid composites is adopted by introducing an “equivalent virtual volume fraction.” The obtained results reflect the matrix effect more adequately than previous “self-consistent” theories.

Keywords:
modulus of elasticity, composites, hybrid composites, micromechanical analysis, effective modulus

Paper ID: CTR10303J
DOI: 10.1520/CTR10303J
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