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Old 05-09-2011, 10:15 AM
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Calculation of Vf of a composite material

Sir,
Can anybody assist me to solve this problem.
Given:
Density for Resin = 1.26
Density for Fibre = 1.78
Modulus for Vibre = btw 280 - 300GPa
Expectation:
Calculate the Volume fraction of the Fibre
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Old 05-14-2011, 01:06 PM
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No, this cannot be solved, as there is information missing.

You need at least the total fiber weight and the thickness of the laminate with that fabric weight.
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