DESIGN VARIABLES FOR COMPOSITES TYPE OF FIBER PERCENTAGE OF FIBER or FIBER VOLUME ORIENTATION OF FIBER –0 o, 90 o, +45 o, -45 o TYPE OF POLYMER (RESIN
{"Image DocumentName": "DESIGN VARIABLES FOR COMPOSITES", "Image ImageDescription": "TYPE OF FIBER. PERCENTAGE OF FIBER or FIBER VOLUME. ORIENTATION OF FIBER. 0o, 90o, +45o, -45o. TYPE OF POLYMER (RESIN) COST. VOLUME OF PRODUCT - MANUFACTURING METHOD. Reinforcing fibers contribute to the mechanical strength characteristics of the composite. The strength is dependent on: - the type or species of fiber. - the amount of fiber. - the orientation of the fiber. - the fiber surface treatment. - and its compatibility with the matrix polymer. By varying these parameters, a broad range of mechanical properties are possible. For example, a composite which has all the fibers aligned in one direction, it is stiff and strong in that direction, but in the transverse direction, it will have a lower modulus and low strength. Also, the fiber volume fraction heavily depends on the method of manufacture. Generally, The higher the fiber content the stronger the composite.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}