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Epoxy Matrix Composite reinforced by 50% Kevlar fibers

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Kevlar (aramid) Fiber Reinforced Polymer
Composition: 50% Kevlar (aramid) unidirectional fibers in epoxy matrix
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 1.4 *10³ kg/m³ 87 lb/ft³
Tensile modulus (LW) 76 GPa 11000 ksi
Tensile modulus (CW) 5.5 GPa 800 ksi
Shear modulus 2.3 GPa 330 ksi
Tensile strength (LW) 1400 MPa 203000 psi
Tensile strength (CW) 12 MPa 1700 psi
Compressive strength (LW) 235 MPa 34000 psi
Compressive strength (CW) 53 MPa 7700 psi
Shear strength (LW) 34 MPa 4900 psi
Thermal expansion (20 ºC, LW)) -4*10-6 ºCˉ¹ -2.2*10-6 in/(in* ºF)
Thermal expansion (20 ºC, CW) 80*10-6 ºCˉ¹ 44*10-6 in/(in* ºF)

LW- Lengthwise direction, CW- Crosswise direction

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