Properties of Carbon-Fiber Polymer Composites

As seen in the previous sections, a carbon-fiber composite has a complex nature and its properties may vary widely as a function of the type 

A comprehensive study of the effect of all these variables on the properties of the composite is a formidable task which has yet to be undertaken. Yet a good deal of information is already available, part of which is summarized in the following three tables. The data are compiled from the literature and suppliers bulletins. Table 9.3 lists the effect of the type of carbon fiber. 

Notes 1. The fibers are produced by Amoco Performance Products Inc. 

The composites have the same epoxy matrix with 62 vol.% fiber. 

Fiber orientation is unidirectional (0°) and tested in the fiber directbn. 

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