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Figure 2.29 Types of composite material based on the form of the reinforcement. 42<br />

2.6.3 Properties of Composite Materials<br />

The properties of composite materials result from many factors including<br />

properties of the constituent materials, their geometrical distribution, and their<br />

interactions. Therefore, for describing a composite material it is necessary to specify: the<br />

nature of the constituents and their properties, the geometry of the reinforcement and its<br />

distribution, and the nature of the matrix-reinforcement interface.<br />

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