E-Glass/Epoxy Unidirectional (MIL-HDBK-17)
VerifiedcompositeE-Glass/Epoxy unidirectional composite is a fiber-reinforced polymer consisting of aligned E-glass fibers (55% by volume) embedded in an epoxy resin matrix, manufactured via filament winding or prepreg lay-up processes and qualified to MIL-HDBK-17 military standards. This material delivers high stiffness and strength along the fiber axis while remaining lightweight, making it the workhorse composite for load-bearing structures where unidirectional reinforcement aligns with primary stress directions. Engineers select it over isotropic metals or multidirectional laminates when weight reduction, cost efficiency, and directional strength optimization are critical, particularly in applications where fibers can be oriented to match load paths.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Compressive Strength(σc) | — | Pa | L | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | notes | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | notes | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | Pa | T | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | Pa | T | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion(α (CTE)) | — | 1/K | L | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |