Polymer Engineering and Science · 1968 · 79 citations · 8 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMaterials CharacterizationMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsPolymer MaterialsComposite MaterialsFiber-reinforced CompositesMechanical PropertiesPolymer CompositesStrength Of MaterialsTensile PropertiesComposite Mechanical PropertiesFiber-reinforced Polymer CompositesFiber-reinforced PolymersMechanical Strength Of PolymersShort Fiber CompositesShort Fiber ReinforcementTensile StrengthTensile Testing
Abstract An experimental study of the tensile strength of unidirectional short fiber reinforced plastics is reported. The data indicate agreement with existing theories as modified to suit plastics. The theory is extrapolated to provide a means for computing the strength of a random composite.
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A theory of fibre strengthening
M. R. Piggott · Acta Metallurgica · 1966 · 44 citations
Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +10