The effect of an inhomogeneous interphase on the elastic constants of transversely isotropic composites

I. Jasiuk, M. W. Kouider

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Abstract

We investigate the effect of an inhomogeneous interphase on elastic constants of unidirectional fiber reinforced composites. We assume that the interphase, a zone between a fiber and a matrix, has elastic properties changing with the radial distance from the fiber's boundary. We consider two types of variation: linear and power, and include numerical examples for a glass/epoxy and a graphite/epoxy composite.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)53-63
Number of pages11
JournalMechanics of Materials
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1993
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Instrumentation
  • Mechanics of Materials

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