From lecture notes and two unpublished manuscripts on Alumina/PEEK and access to interactive computer program modules # 2, 3, 19, and 20, follow the outline below:

From Table 1. in Handout#1, compare composite properties at a given fiber volume fraction with those calculated in Table 1. Compare the anisotropy of the Alumina/PEEK with the graphite/epoxy default in Module#2, for example is there, or is there a trend toward negative Poisson's ratio. What if any role does the micro- / nano-structure control the macroscopic anisotropy.

Take the elastic composite properties and substitute them into Modue#3 and view the elastic anisotropy as eigen-value ("shapes") and eigenvector ("color gradients") mapped onto the wave surface. Again how does Alumina/PEEK compare with the anisotropy of the graphite/epoxy.

Also take the same elastic composite properties and substitute them into Module#19 and Module#20 and investigate the effect this anisotropy has on the dynamic mechanical behavior. Again compare these results with graphite/epoxy.

Explain in your own words how elastic properties scale from nano to macro as illustrated in Fig. 23 at the end of section 4.1 on "Geometric Representations of Elastic Anisotropy: All Tensor Components, C_ijkl. Include results from your Alumina/PEEK in your discussion.

Include a copy of your results from each the modules that includes the "unique-directory" name that lists all files. Also include images of your results as part of your discussion.

Handouts:

1. Elastic Constants of a Al₂O₃-SiO_s (fiber)/ PEEK Composite: Measurements, Modeling, and Low Temperatures.

2. Performance of Alumina/Epoxy Thermal Isolation Straps.