Question 6 (a) Determine the elastic constants E1, E2, G12 and V 12 of a unidirectional ply given the stiffness matrix:
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Question 6 (a) Determine the elastic constants E1, E2, G12 and V 12 of a unidirectional ply given the stiffness matrix: 40.51 2.03 0 [Q]= 2.03 8.10 0 GPa 0 0 5 [10 marks] (b) A composite laminate (-456/+45c), has a carbon ply thickness of 1 mm. Calculate the glass ply thickness such that the laminate will possess in-plane orthotropy. [15 marks]