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The effective elastic and conductive properties of matrix composites depend on two geometric factors – inhomogeneity shapes and orientation distribution – and on the property contrast between the matrix and inhomogeneities. The roles of the two geometric factors are strongly coupled; both are also coupled with the role of the property contrast. These issues are examined, with particular attention paid to the case of preferential orientation with random scatter.
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