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This document contains questions about composite materials for an assignment due on May 22, 2021. It asks about fiber and resin types, carbon fiber manufacturing, fiber properties, Kevlar fiber applications, and an epoxy resin cure cycle.

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Assignment 2

This document contains questions about composite materials for an assignment due on May 22, 2021. It asks about fiber and resin types, carbon fiber manufacturing, fiber properties, Kevlar fiber applications, and an epoxy resin cure cycle.

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Composite Materials Assignment 2 Due: May 22, 2021

Answer the following questions. Make ample use of references as necessary


1. Briefly define the following terms related to fibers, thermosetting resins, and
composite manufacturing:
(a) E-glass fiber, S-glass fiber
(b) Prepreg
(c) Gel time
(d) Post-cure
(e) B-stage
(f) Fiber volume fraction

2. Survey and describe how carbon fibers are manufactured. Make a list of their
typical mechanical (elastic modulus, tensile strength, % elongation to break, etc.),
electrical (conductivity), and thermal (conductivity) properties.

3. The linear density of a dry carbon fiber tow is 0.198 g/m. The density of the carbon
fiber is 1.76 g/cm3 and the average filament diameter is 7 m. Determine the
number of filaments in the tow.

4. Kevlar 49 (aramid) fiber strands are used in many high-strength cable applications
where its outstanding strength-to-weight ratio leads to a considerable weight saving
over steel cables.
(a) From the molecular structure standpoint, what makes Kevlar such a high-
performing fiber?
(b) Compare the breaking loads of Kevlar 49 and steel cables, each with a 6.4 mm
diameter. (Hint: Breaking load = ultimate tensile strength X cross-sectional
area)
(c) Compare the specific moduli and strengths of glass fiber, carbon fiber, Kevlar,
and Spectra (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene). (Hint: “specific” = per
density)

5. The cure cycle temperature and resin viscosity is shown below for the Hercules
3501-6 epoxy resin. Explain:
(a) The relationship between the temperature and viscosity profiles
(b) The significance (or purpose) of the viscosity drop near the isothermal 115C.
Composite Materials Assignment 2 Due: May 22, 2021

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