Composite Materials and Stress Analysis
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What is the unit of strain?

  • Joule
  • It has no units (correct)
  • Megapascal (MPa)
  • Newton
  • What is the strain offset when a straight line is constructed parallel to the elastic portion of the stress-strain curve?

  • 0.005
  • 0.002 (correct)
  • 0.01
  • 0.001
  • Resultant stress is a combination of which types of stress?

  • Tensile stress and compressive stress
  • Shear stress and normal stress (correct)
  • Yield stress and tensile stress
  • Elastic stress and plastic stress
  • Modulus of elasticity is defined as which of the following?

    <p>E = stress / strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of stress acts along the length of a fuselage?

    <p>Longitudinal (Axial) stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A metal that experiences very little or no plastic deformation upon fracture is termed as what?

    <p>Brittle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding a catalyst or hardener to the composite?

    <p>Starts the cross-linking process and sets the composite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For brittle materials, which stress is most effective in predicting failure?

    <p>Ultimate stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The properties of a composite are highly characterized as what?

    <p>Anisotropic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In plane stress problems, how is the thickness of the material treated?

    <p>Zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the number of unknowns is less than the number of equations in a structural problem, what type of problem is it?

    <p>Statically determinate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following matrices has better bonding characteristics with fiber?

    <p>Epoxy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a cross-ply composite laminate, the directions of the fiber are arranged in which way?

    <p>0 degrees and 90 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In plane strain problems, how is the strain characterized?

    <p>The strain is in one plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Von Mises stress criterion is primarily applicable to which type of materials?

    <p>Ductile materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of principal stresses, how is the shear stress assumed?

    <p>Zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a defined material main property?

    <p>Conductive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the ability of a metal to be deformed significantly without breaking?

    <p>Ductility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is known to have less resistance to fracture?

    <p>Concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not categorized under advanced materials?

    <p>Micromaterials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of crystal structure has a lower packing factor?

    <p>Body-Centered Cubic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material group is typically less stiff compared to others?

    <p>Polymers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a portion of a system with uniform characteristics?

    <p>Phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of composite material exhibits greater stiffness and strength?

    <p>Carbon fiber reinforced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum stress that can be experienced by a given structure?

    <p>Tensile strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the rate of cooling have on material strength?

    <p>Makes the material stronger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category do piezoelectric ceramics belong to?

    <p>Smart materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before reaching the yield point, how is the material deformation characterized?

    <p>Elastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to strain if the load is removed before the yield strength is reached?

    <p>Strain becomes zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of structure is directly observable under a microscope?

    <p>Microstructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the state called when the approach to equilibrium is extremely slow?

    <p>Metastable state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula correctly represents stress?

    <p>Stress = Force / Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the carbon content typically found in low-carbon steel?

    <p>Less than 0.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does free energy depend on?

    <p>Internal energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In iso-strain conditions, how do the strains of the matrix and fiber compare?

    <p>Strains of both matrix and fiber are equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of composite is concrete classified as?

    <p>Particle-reinforced composite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In composite materials, what term is used to describe fibers and particles?

    <p>Dispersed phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of composite exhibits the best impact resistance characteristics?

    <p>Aramid fiber reinforced composites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical diameter range for particles in dispersion-strengthened composites?

    <p>0.01 μm -- 0.1 μm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The critical length of the fiber in a composite is primarily dependent on which factor?

    <p>Diameter of the fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a uni-directional laminate, how are the fibers arranged?

    <p>Only at 0 degrees or 90 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the internal shear force's orientation relative to the plane in composite materials?

    <p>It is parallel to the plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Edge dislocation falls under which category of defects?

    <p>Linear defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the relationship between deformation and applied force?

    <p>Mechanical properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of properties relates to temperature changes in materials?

    <p>Thermal properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is predominant in the composition of stainless steel?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used when a solution cannot dissolve more solute?

    <p>Solubility limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material typically shows less resistance to fracture?

    <p>Concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In thermodynamics, a system is at equilibrium when its free energy is at which level?

    <p>Minimum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property describes materials that have the same physical properties in all directions?

    <p>Isotropy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Material Properties and Definitions

    • Material main property that is not defined: Conductive
    • Ability of metal to extend without breaking: Ductility
    • Material with low fracture resistance: Concrete
    • Material not part of advanced materials: Micromaterials
    • Material group with less stiffness: Polymers
    • Best material conductor group: Metals

    Composite Materials

    • Stiffer and stronger composite material: Carbon fiber reinforced
    • Method to prevent crack propagation: Heat treatment, stress relieving, material substitution (rounding hatch corners is not a solution)
    • Cause of brittle metal alloys: Cooled to very low temperatures
    • Design factor calculation: Yield strength (200 MPa) / Applied strength (100 MPa) = 2
    • Material with better bonding with fiber: Epoxy

    Material Properties (Cont.)

    • Measure of plastic deformation at fracture: Ductility
    • Average tensile strength (200, 210, 220 MPa): 210 MPa
    • Deformation before yield point: Elastic
    • Effect of removing load before yield strength on strain: Strain becomes zero
    • Maximum stress a structure/material can experience: Tensile strength
    • Hooke's law implementation: Before the yield point
    • Stress formula: Stress = Force / Area
    • Unit of stress: Megapascal (MPa)
    • Units of yield strength: MPa or psi
    • Material energy absorption capacity: Resilience
    • Strains unit: No units
    • Strain offset for stress-strain curve: 0.002
    • Modulus of elasticity formula: E = stress / strain
    • Material with little plastic deformation: Brittle
    • Purpose of adding catalyst/hardener to composite: Strengthens the composite

    Composite Properties and Classification

    • Composite material property: Anisotropic
    • Matrix bonding characteristic: Epoxy
    • Carbon fiber identification: Black color
    • Composite continuous phase: Matrix
    • Fiber directions in cross-ply laminate: 0 degrees and 90 degrees
    • Strain condition: Matrix and fiber strain are the same

    Stress and Deformation

    • Concrete composite type: Particle-reinforced composite
    • Fibers and particles in composites: Dispersed phase
    • Best impact resistance composite: Aramid fiber reinforced composites
    • Particle size in dispersion-strengthened composites: 0.01 µm – 0.1 µm
    • Fiber arrangement in uni-directional laminate: Either 0 degrees or 90 degrees
    • Load causing iso-strain: Longitudinal (axial) stress
    • Fuselage structure assumption: Thin-walled structure
    • Internal shear forces direction: Parallel to the plane
    • Resultant stress combination: Shear stress and normal stress
    • Stress acting along fuselage length: Longitudinal (axial) stress
    • Stress used to predict brittle material failure: Ultimate stress
    • Thickness assumption in plane stress problems: Negligible
    • System type when unknowns < equations: Statically determinate
    • Strain in plane strain problems: In one plane
    • Stress criteria for ductile materials: Von Mises

    Additional Material Properties and Definitions

    • Solubility limit definition: When a solution cannot dissolve any more solute
    • Material resistance to localized plastic deformation: Hardness
    • Effect of rolling on material: Reduces ductility
    • Relation between grain size and material strength: Smaller grain size, stronger material
    • Solidus line separation: Liquid region from the liquid-solid region
    • Strain after yield strength removal: Stops with some recovery

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