Assignment 09 Solution
1. Determine the elements of stiffness matrix in GPa for a specially orthotropic unidirectional
graphite-epoxy lamina under plane stress with the following engineering constants.
EL= 148.0 GPa, ET= 10.5 GPa
GLT = 5.61 GPa, νLT = 0.3
A. Q11=3.17, Q12=148.95, Q22=10.56, Q66=3.17
B. Q11=138.27, Q12=8.95, Q22=15.56, Q66=5.17
C. Q11=148.95, Q12=3.17, Q22=10.57, Q66=5.61
D. Q11=152.17, Q12=6.95, Q22=10.56, Q66=7.17
2. Calculate Gxy at 45° for a balanced lamina with following properties:
EL=15GPa, ET=15GPa, GLT=2.5GPa, νLT= νTL=0.20
A. 3.32
B. 4.55
C. 5.98
D. 6.25
3. Calculate νxy at 30° for a balanced lamina with following properties:
EL=15GPa, ET=15GPa, GLT=2.5GPa, νLT= νTL=0.20
A. 0.417
B. 0.523
C. 0.573
D. 0.579
4. Calculate mx at 70° for a balanced lamina with following properties:
EL=15GPa, ET=15GPa, GLT=2.5GPa, νLT= νTL=0.20
A. 0.579
B. 0.779
C. 0.886
D. 0.9
5. How many independent elastic constants are necessary to define an isotropic material?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
6. Select the correct option for a balanced lamina.
A. EL=ET and νLT= νTL
B. EL=ET or νLT= νTL
C. EL≠ET and νLT= νTL
D. EL=ET and νLT ≠νTL
7. What is the direction of loading relative to the direction of fiber in a unidirectional lamina
if Ex equals transverse modulus (ET)?
A. 00
B. 300
C. 600
D. 900
8. What is the direction of loading relative to the direction of fiber in a unidirectional lamina
for maximum shear modulus?
A. 150
B. 300
C. 450
D. 600
Answer Key
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. A
7. D
8. C
