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| Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) | ||||
| Composition: 50% carbon fibers in epoxy matrix | ||||
| Property | Value in metric unit | Value in US unit | ||
| Tensile strength (LW) | 1448 | MPa | 210000 | psi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength (CW) | 52 | MPa | 7500 | psi |
| Compressive strength (LW) | 600 | MPa | 87000 | psi |
| Compressive strength (CW) | 206 | MPa | 30000 | psi |
| Shear strength | 93 | MPa | 13500 | psi |
LW- Lengthwise direction, CW- Crosswise direction