In an aligned and continuous glass fiber-reinforced nylon 6,6 composite, the fibers are to carry 94% of a load applied in the longitudinal direction.
(a) Using the data provided, determine the volume fraction of fibers that will be required.
(b) What will be the tensile strength of this composite? Assume that the matrix stress at fiber failure is 30 MPa (4350 psi).

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Modulus of Elasticity' [GPa (psi)] 72.5 (40.5 x 10') 3.0 (4.35 × 10°) Tensile Strength [MPa (psi)] 3400 (490,000) 76 (11,000) (10.5x 10) Glass fiber Nylon 6,6