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Fig. 4.76. Experimental dependence of strength of a f35” angle-ply layer on the width of the specimen.

Fig. 4.77. A carbon fabric tape.

reinforcing materials. The main advantages of woven composites are their cost
efficiency and high processability, particularly, in lay-up manufacturing of large-
scale structures (see Figs. 4.78 and 4.79). However, on the other hand, processing of
fibers and their bending in the process of weaving results in substantial reduction of
material strength and stiffness. As can be seen in Fig. 4.80, where a typical woven

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Fig. 4.78. A composite body of a boat made of fiberglass fabric by lay-up method. Courtesy of CRISM.