What are the (mechanical and physical) properties of composite material?

Fiberglass composite material profiles manufactured by CME comply with Eurocomp and ASCE standards.

They are linearly orthotropic.

They have a longitudinal modulus of 300,000 Kg/cm² (calculations are performed with 240,000 Kg/cm² per standard).

The transverse modulus is 70,000 Kg/cm².

The shear modulus is 30,000 Kg/cm².

The profiles work very well under tension and compression with ultimate strength values of 3,600 Kg/cm² (2,450 Kg/cm² for calculation). Shear strength of 255 Kg/cm².

They have a specific weight of 1,800 Kg/m³.

They are designed and composed of fiberglass in different directions to achieve the mentioned properties, using resin, pigments, additives and fillers to achieve different properties such as UV resistance, flame retardancy or even self-extinguishing behavior, among others.

Chemically, the appropriate resins are chosen to resist the environment and temperatures to which they will be exposed.