Define terms including tensile strength, stress, elastic range, plastic range, strain, tensile modulus, shear or rigidity modulus, and brittleness
Describe the properties of e-glass and s-glass
Identify the steps in the manufacturing process of glass fibers
Describe the properties of carbon fibers
Identify the steps in the manufacturing process of carbon fibers
Course Description
The two most common materials used in fiber reinforced plastics are glass and carbon. Understanding the properties of these two fiber materials is important information for anyone working with fiber reinforced composites.