Influence of Stacking Sequences on Mechanical Properties of Carbon, Glass, Flax - Epoxy Reinforced Hybrid Composites

Abstract

The hybrid fibre reinforced composite is a composite material that combines two or more types of fibres to achieve enhanced mechanical properties. This type of composite has various applications in real life, such as aerospace, automobile, guardrails, signboards, and many more. This study focuses on the fabrication of Carbon-Glass-Flax-epoxy hybrid composite laminates and investigates their mechanical properties in different stacking sequences. A hand layup technique was used to fabricate six-layered composite panels containing three different types of fibres stacked in different sequences, i.e., C1, C2, and C3. The fibres were impregnated in an epoxy resin matrix to provide a hybrid configuration. In order to improve the mechanical properties of fibre reinforced composites through the hybridization effect, mechanical characterization tests, including tensile, flexural, and impact tests, were conducted on the specimens according to ASTM standards. The results of these tests will provide valuable insights into the performance of the hybrid composite laminates and their potential applications in various industries.

Cite as

B. Sudheer Kumar, D. Nagendra, M. Bala Murali, K. Sukesh, & K. Chanti. (2023). Influence of Stacking Sequences on Mechanical Properties of Carbon, Glass, Flax - Epoxy Reinforced Hybrid Composites. Research and Reviews: Journal of Mechanics and Machines, 5(1), 13–21. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7788626