GFRP E-Glass/Epoxy Unidirectional
VerifiedcompositeGFRP E-Glass/Epoxy Unidirectional is a fiber-reinforced polymer composite consisting of continuous E-glass fibers aligned in a single direction (0°) and embedded in an epoxy resin matrix, typically manufactured via filament winding or prepreg processes and cured at 120°C. This material is widely used in structural applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratio and directional stiffness, such as wind turbine blades, pressure vessels, and aerospace components where unidirectional fiber alignment delivers maximum load-carrying capacity along the primary stress axis. Engineers select this material over multi-directional layups when loads are predominantly uniaxial, or over isotropic metals when weight reduction and corrosion resistance are critical; the straightforward fiber orientation also simplifies manufacturing and cost control in high-volume production.
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Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | Pa | — | — |
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Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | — | K | — | — | |
Thermal Conductivity(k) | — | W/(m·K) | — | — | |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion(α (CTE)) | — | 1/K | — | — |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |