Abstract
The method for simultaneous determination of Young's and shear moduli proposed recently is applied to unidirectional composites with a wide range of fibre volume fractions. Also, interlaminar and translaminar modes of loading are compared. The results obtained fit well the Halpin-Tsai theoretical predictions of both Young's and shear moduli. A limitation on the validity of the method is discussed in terms of suitable loading spans which produce significant flexure and shear contributions together.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 257-259 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Composites |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1981 |