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An analytical approach of to reinforcement for of short fiber reinforced composites has been extended to include the estimation of elastic modulus. The model is based on the theoretical development of shear lag theory developed by Cox for unidirectionally Aligned aligned Short short Fiber fiber Compositescomposites. Thus, the evolution of conventional models is described in detail along with the effect on the modulus of various parameters. Results are shown with experimental data as well as the comparison of other theories. It is found that the present model agrees well with experimental data and resolves some of the discrepancies among the previous models. It is also found that the present model is very accurate yet relatively simple to predict Young’s modulus of discontinuous composites and has the capability to correctly predict the effects of fiber aspect ratio, fiber volume fraction, and fiber/matrix modulus ratio.
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This paper was recommended for publication in revised form by Associate Editor Chongdu Cho
Hong Gun Kim received a B.S. and M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hanyang University in 1979 and 1984. He then went on to receive his Ph.D. degrees from University of Massachusetts in 1992, respectively. Dr. Kim is currently a Professor at the Department of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering at Jeonju University in jeonju, Korea. He is currently serving as an Editor of the KSAE and KSMTE. Dr. Kim’s research interests are in the area of fuel cell, FEM analysis, mechanical design, and composite mechanics.
Lee Ku Kwac received a B.S. degree in Precision Mechanical Engineering from Chosun University in 1999. He then went on to receive his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Chosun University in 2001 and 2005, respectively. Dr. Kwac currently a Professor at the Department of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering at Jeonju University in jeonju, Korea. Dr. Kwac’s research interests are in the area of fuel cell, nano-mechanism, and micro-machining.
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Kim, H.G., Kwac, L.K. Evaluation of elastic modulus for unidirectionally aligned short fiber composites. J Mech Sci Technol 23, 54–63 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-008-0810-1
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