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Polyester Matrix Composite reinforced by glass fibers (Fiberglass)

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Fiberglass
Composition: Glass fibers reinforced polyester matrix composite
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 1.8 *10³ kg/m³ 114 lb/ft³
Tensile modulus (LW) 17.2 GPa 2500 ksi
Tensile modulus (CW) 5.5 GPa 800 ksi
Compressive modulus (LW) 17.2 GPa 2500 ksi
Compressive modulus (CW) 6.9 GPa 1000 ksi
Flexural modulus (LW) 12.4 GPa 1800 ksi
Flexural modulus (CW) 5.5 GPa 800 ksi
Tensile strength (LW) 207 MPa 30000 psi
Tensile strength (CW) 48 MPa 7000 psi
Compressive strength (LW) 207 MPa 30000 psi
Compressive strength (CW) 103 MPa 15000 psi
Flexural strength (LW) 207 MPa 30000 psi
Flexural strength (CW) 69 MPa 10000 psi
Shear strength (short beam) 31 MPa 4500 psi
Thermal expansion (20 ºC) 8*10-6 ºCˉ¹ 4.4*10-6 in/(in* ºF)
Barcol hardness 45 - 45 -
Dielectric constant (60 Hz) 5 - 5 -

LW- Lengthwise direction, CW- Crosswise direction

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