Introduction

In the previous lecture we have introduced the concept of Representative Volume Element or Unit Cell. This is the basic building block in a micromechanical study. Further, we explained the need of micromechanical study. In the previous lecture we have obtained effective axial and transverse modulus and axial Poisson’s ratio using the strength of materials approach. In the present lecture we will derive the expressions for effective transverse and axial shear moduli. Further, we will derive the expressions for coefficients of thermal and hygral expansions as well. We will conclude this lecture with some numerical examples.

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