NPTEL Online Certification Course

Mechanics of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures

Assignment 01: Detailed Solution
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

1. In composite materials, the matrix phase is _________while the reinforcement phase

is__________.

(a) continuous, discontinuous

(b) discontinuous, continuous
(c) heterogeneous, discontinuous
(d) stiffer, weaker

2. Composite materials have ______________ constituent(s).

(a) only two different

(b) only a single
(c) two or more different
(d) only three different

3. The constituents in a composite combine on a _________________

(a) microscopic level
(b) macroscopic level
(c) atomic level
(d) nano scale level

4. Reinforcements generally act as ______________ members whereas the matrix acts as

___________.

(a) binding, weaker

(b) load-bearing, binder
(c) continuous, discontinuous
(d) binder, load bearing

5. Reinforcements phase is ______________ and the matrix phase is ___________.

(a) more stiff and strong, less stiff and weaker

(b) less stiff and weaker, more stiff and strong
(c) continuous, discontinuous
(d) discontinuous, continuous
6. The constituents in a composite combine in _________________ scale whereas those in an
alloy combine in a _______________ scale.
(a) microscopic, macroscopic
(b) macroscopic, microscopic
(c) nano, micro
(d) micro, nano

7. Young’s modulus and density of graphite fibre are 230 GPa and 1800 kg/m3 respectively.
Young’s modulus and density of steel are 206 GPa nd 7800 kg/m3 respectively. The ratio of
the specific modulus of graphite fibre to that of steel is ________.
(a) 4.8-5.0

8. Ultimate tensile strength and density of UD graphite/epoxy are 1500 MPa and 1600 kg/m3.
Ultimate tensile strength and density of steel are 648 MPa and 7800 kg/m3. The ratio of the
specific strength of graphite/epoxy to that of steel is ___________
(a) 11.0-12.0

9. Glass fibers have ______ chemical resistance and _______ conductivity compared to carbon
fibers.
(a) lower, lower
(b) higher, lower
(c) higher, higher
(d) similar, lower

10. Glass fibers have ______ specific modulus and _______ specific strength compared to
carbon fibers.
(a) lower, lower
(b) higher, lower
(c) higher, higher
(d) similar, lower

11. Lamina is _____________ and ________________

(a) homogeneous, isotropic

(b) heterogeneous, anisotropic
(c) homogenous, anisotropic
(d) heterogeneous, isotropic