Critical Fiber Length Formula

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Critical Fiber Length that is necessary for effective strengthening and stiffening of the composite material. Check FAQs
lc=σfd2τc
lc - Critical Fiber Length?σf - Tensile Strength of Fiber?d - Fiber Diameter?τc - Critical Shear Stress?

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10.5897Edit=6.375Edit10Edit23.01Edit
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Critical Fiber Length Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
lc=σfd2τc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
lc=6.375MPa10mm23.01MPa
Next Step Convert Units
lc=6.4E+6Pa0.01m23E+6Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
lc=6.4E+60.0123E+6
Next Step Evaluate
lc=0.0105897009966777m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
lc=10.5897009966777mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
lc=10.5897mm

Critical Fiber Length Formula Elements

Variables
Critical Fiber Length
Critical Fiber Length that is necessary for effective strengthening and stiffening of the composite material.
Symbol: lc
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Tensile Strength of Fiber
Tensile Strength of Fiber refers to the maximum stress a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking.
Symbol: σf
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Fiber Diameter
Fiber Diameter refers to the width or diameter of the individual fibers within a material, such as in composite materials or textiles.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Critical Shear Stress
Critical Shear Stress is either the fiber matrix bond strength or the shear yield stress of matrix , whichever is lower.
Symbol: τc
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Ceramics and Composites category

​Go Tensile Strength of Fiber given Critical Fiber Length
σf=2lcτd
​Go Fiber Diameter given Critical Fiber Length
d=lc2τσf
​Go Fiber-Matrix Bonding Strength given Critical Length of Fiber
τ=σfd2lc
​Go Volume Fraction of Matrix from EM of Composite (Longitudinal Direction)
Vm=Ecl-EfVfEm

How to Evaluate Critical Fiber Length?

Critical Fiber Length evaluator uses Critical Fiber Length = Tensile Strength of Fiber*Fiber Diameter/(2*Critical Shear Stress) to evaluate the Critical Fiber Length, Critical Fiber Length is a parameter used in the study of composite materials, particularly in the context of fiber-reinforced composites. It refers to the minimum length of a fiber required within a composite material to effectively transfer load and improve mechanical properties such as strength and stiffness of the composite material. Critical Fiber Length is denoted by lc symbol.

How to evaluate Critical Fiber Length using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Critical Fiber Length, enter Tensile Strength of Fiber f), Fiber Diameter (d) & Critical Shear Stress c) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Critical Fiber Length

What is the formula to find Critical Fiber Length?
The formula of Critical Fiber Length is expressed as Critical Fiber Length = Tensile Strength of Fiber*Fiber Diameter/(2*Critical Shear Stress). Here is an example- 10589.7 = 6375000*0.01/(2*3010000).
How to calculate Critical Fiber Length?
With Tensile Strength of Fiber f), Fiber Diameter (d) & Critical Shear Stress c) we can find Critical Fiber Length using the formula - Critical Fiber Length = Tensile Strength of Fiber*Fiber Diameter/(2*Critical Shear Stress).
Can the Critical Fiber Length be negative?
No, the Critical Fiber Length, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Critical Fiber Length?
Critical Fiber Length is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Critical Fiber Length can be measured.
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