Boron fibers (of total mass 5kg, rho B = 2.3g/cc, σy B = 55MPa) are uniaxially introduced into 8kg of an Al matrix (rho Al = 2.7g/cc, σy Al = 10MPa). There is no porosity before and after composite fabrication. Calculate the density of the composite, yield strengths parallel and perpendicular to fiber orientations.

Awall of 0.5m thickness is to be constructed from a material which has average thermal conductivity of 1.4 w/mk. the wall is to be insulated with a material having an average thermal conductivity of 0.35 w/mk so that heat loss per square meter shall not exceed 1450 w. assume inner wall surface temperature of 1200°c and outer surface temperature of the insulation to be 15°c. calculate the thickness of insulation required.