Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction Formula

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Elastic Modulus Composite (Transverse Direction) refers to a direction perpendicular to the main orientation of the material's fibers or reinforcements. Check FAQs
Ect=EmEfVmEf+VfEm
Ect - Elastic Modulus Composite (Transverse Direction)?Em - Elastic Modulus of Matrix?Ef - Elastic Modulus of Fiber?Vm - Volume Fraction of Matrix?Vf - Volume Fraction of Fiber?

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200.01Edit=200.025Edit200Edit0.4Edit200Edit+0.6Edit200.025Edit
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Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ect=EmEfVmEf+VfEm
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ect=200.025MPa200MPa0.4200MPa+0.6200.025MPa
Next Step Convert Units
Ect=2E+8Pa2E+8Pa0.42E+8Pa+0.62E+8Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ect=2E+82E+80.42E+8+0.62E+8
Next Step Evaluate
Ect=200009999.250056Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ect=200.009999250056MPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ect=200.01MPa

Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction Formula Elements

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Elastic Modulus Composite (Transverse Direction)
Elastic Modulus Composite (Transverse Direction) refers to a direction perpendicular to the main orientation of the material's fibers or reinforcements.
Symbol: Ect
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Elastic Modulus of Matrix
Elastic Modulus of Matrix typically refers to the elastic modulus or young's modulus of the material composing the matrix phase in a composite material.
Symbol: Em
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Elastic Modulus of Fiber
Elastic Modulus of Fiber, also known as young's modulus, refers to the stiffness of the material, it represents the ratio of stress to strain within the elastic limit of the material.
Symbol: Ef
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Volume Fraction of Matrix
Volume Fraction of Matrix is the Volume fraction of the matrix used in composite.
Symbol: Vm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Volume Fraction of Fiber
Volume Fraction of Fiber also known as fiber volume fraction or simply fiber fraction, is a measure of the volume occupied by fibers within a composite material.
Symbol: Vf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Elastic Modulus category

​Go Elastic Modulus of Matrix using Composite's Longitudinal Direction
Em=Ecl-EfVfVm
​Go Elastic Modulus of Fiber using Composite's Longitudinal Direction
Ef=Ecl-EmVmVf
​Go Elastic Modulus of Fiber using Composite (Transverse Direction)
Ef=EctEmVfEm-EctVm
​Go Elastic Modulus of Composite in Longitudinal Direction
Ecl=EmVm+EfVf

How to Evaluate Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction?

Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction evaluator uses Elastic Modulus Composite (Transverse Direction) = (Elastic Modulus of Matrix*Elastic Modulus of Fiber)/(Volume Fraction of Matrix*Elastic Modulus of Fiber+Volume Fraction of Fiber*Elastic Modulus of Matrix) to evaluate the Elastic Modulus Composite (Transverse Direction), The Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction formula is defined as the modulus of the composite as obtained only in the transverse direction as it is directional in nature. Elastic Modulus Composite (Transverse Direction) is denoted by Ect symbol.

How to evaluate Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction, enter Elastic Modulus of Matrix (Em), Elastic Modulus of Fiber (Ef), Volume Fraction of Matrix (Vm) & Volume Fraction of Fiber (Vf) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction

What is the formula to find Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction?
The formula of Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction is expressed as Elastic Modulus Composite (Transverse Direction) = (Elastic Modulus of Matrix*Elastic Modulus of Fiber)/(Volume Fraction of Matrix*Elastic Modulus of Fiber+Volume Fraction of Fiber*Elastic Modulus of Matrix). Here is an example- 0.0002 = (200025000*200000000)/(0.4*200000000+0.6*200025000).
How to calculate Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction?
With Elastic Modulus of Matrix (Em), Elastic Modulus of Fiber (Ef), Volume Fraction of Matrix (Vm) & Volume Fraction of Fiber (Vf) we can find Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction using the formula - Elastic Modulus Composite (Transverse Direction) = (Elastic Modulus of Matrix*Elastic Modulus of Fiber)/(Volume Fraction of Matrix*Elastic Modulus of Fiber+Volume Fraction of Fiber*Elastic Modulus of Matrix).
Can the Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction be negative?
Yes, the Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction, measured in Pressure can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction?
Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Pressure. Pascal[MPa], Kilopascal[MPa], Bar[MPa] are the few other units in which Elastic Modulus of Composite in Transverse Direction can be measured.
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