A large-particle composite consisting of tungsten particles within a copper matrix is to be prepared If the volume fractions of tungsten and copper are 0.60 and 0.40, respectively, estimate the upper limit for the specific stiffness of this composite given the data that follow. Specific Gravity Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) Copper 8.9 110 Tungsten 19.3 407

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A large-particle composite consisting of tungsten particles within a copper matrix is to be prepared.
If the volume fractions of tungsten and copper are 0.60 and 0.40, respectively, estimate the upper limit for the
specific stiffness of this composite given the data that follow.
Specific Gravity
Modulus of Elasticity
(GPa)
Copper
8.9
110
Tungsten
19.3
407
Transcribed Image Text:A large-particle composite consisting of tungsten particles within a copper matrix is to be prepared. If the volume fractions of tungsten and copper are 0.60 and 0.40, respectively, estimate the upper limit for the specific stiffness of this composite given the data that follow. Specific Gravity Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) Copper 8.9 110 Tungsten 19.3 407
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