Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118324579
ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 16 - Composites - Questions and Problems - Page 678: 16.22b

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The surface perfection of glass fibers is important because even a small surface flaw can greatly affect the tensile properties of the material. Surface flaws can act as a point of stress concentration.

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The surface perfection of glass fibers is important because even a small surface flaw can greatly affect the tensile properties of the material. Surface flaws can act as a point of stress concentration.
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