On the overall elastic moduli of composite materials

Abstract The overall elastic moduli of some solid composite materials are evaluated, first by bounding them precisely, and secondly by a ‘self-consistent’ estimate. Transversely isotropic inclusions of ‘needle’ and ‘disc’ shapes are particularly considered, at both random and aligned orientations, and at arbitrary volume concentration.

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