Mechanical properties evaluation of T800 carbon fiber reinforced hybrid composite embedded with silicon carbide microparticles

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to study the effect of the addition of silicon carbide (SiC) microparticles and their contributions regarding the tensile and shear properties of the T800 fiber reinforced polymer composite at various fiber volume fractions. The tensile and shear properties of the hybrid composites where continuous T800 fibers are used as reinforcements in an epoxy matrix embedded with SiC microparticles have been studied.Design/methodology/approachThe results were obtained by implementing a micromechanics approach assuming a uniform distribution of reinforcements and considering one unit cell from the whole array. Using the two-step homogenization process, the properties of the materials were determined by using the finite element analysis (FEA). The predicted elastic properties from FEA were compared with the analytical results. The analytical models were implemented in the MATLAB Software. The FEA was performed in ANSYS APDL.FindingsThe mechanical properties of the hybrid composite had increased when compared with the properties of the conventional FRP. The results suggest that SiC particles are a good reinforcement for enhancing the transverse and shear properties of the considered fiber reinforced epoxy composite. The microparticle embedment has significant effect on the transverse tensile properties as well as in-plane and out-of-plane shear properties.Research limitations/implicationsThis is significant because improving the properties of the composite materials using different methods is of high interest in the materials community. Using this study people can work on the process of including different type of microparticles in to their composite designs and improve their performance characteristics. The major influence of the particles can be seen only at lower volume fractions of the fiber in the composite. Only FEA and analytical methods were used for the study.Practical implicationsMaterial property improvements lead to more advanced designs for aerospace and defense structures, which allow for high performance under unpredictable conditions.Originality/valueThis type of study proves that the embedment of different microparticles is a method that can be used for improving the properties of the composite materials. The improvement of the transverse and shear properties will be useful especially in the design of shell structures in the different engineering applications.

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Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Hemp-Banana-Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.766-767.167 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 766-767 ◽

pp. 167-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

R. Bhoopathi ◽

C. Deepa ◽

G. Sasikala ◽

M. Ramesh

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Composite Materials ◽

Hybrid Composites ◽

Glass Fibers ◽

Sem Analysis ◽

Synthetic Fiber ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Fiber Failure ◽

Morphological Studies ◽

Reinforced Composite

Due to desirable properties and its role of natural and manmade fibers reinforced composite materials are growing in a faster rate in the field of engineering and technology. Now-a-days the treated natural composites are serves better in terms of corrosive resistance, and other desirable properties when compared to the traditional materials. The main aim of this experimental study is to fabricate and investigate the mechanical properties such as tensile strengths, flexural strengths and impact strengths of NaOH treated and hemp-banana-glass fibers reinforced hybrid composites. From the experimental results, it has been noted that the treated hemp-banana-glass fibers reinforced hybrid epoxy composites exhibited superior properties and used as an alternate material for synthetic fiber reinforced composite materials. Morphological studies are carried out to analyze the interfacial characteristics, internal structures, fiber failure mode and fractured surfaces by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis.

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Viscoelastic and mechanical properties of CNT-reinforced polymer-based hybrid composite materials using hygrothermal creep

Polymers and Polymer Composites ◽

10.1177/09673911211052730 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 29 (9_suppl) ◽

pp. S1386-S1402

Author(s):

S Srikant Patnaik ◽

Tarapada Roy

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Carbon Nanotubes ◽

Composite Materials ◽

Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes ◽

Hybrid Composite ◽

Viscoelastic Properties ◽

Hybrid Composites ◽

Multiwalled Carbon ◽

Ultrasonic Probe ◽

Reinforced Polymer

In the present work, a combination of experimental and numerical procedure is proposed to study the effects of different hygrothermal conditions on the creep strain, viscoelastic properties of nanocomposites, and mechanical properties of such nanocomposite-based carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) hybrid composite materials. Ultrasonic probe sonicator is used to randomly disperse the multiwalled carbon nanotubes into an epoxy to minimize agglomerations. Dynamic mechanical analysis is employed to conduct the creep tests under different hygrothermal conditions of such nanocomposite samples. The Findley power law is used to obtain the long-term creep behavior of nanocomposite materials. Prony series is used to determine the viscoelastic properties of nanocomposite material in the frequency domain. Coefficient of moisture expansion (CME) is independent of moisture concentration; thus, CME of the nanocomposite is also determined. Strength of materials and Saravanos–Chamis micromechanics (SCM) have also been utilized to obtain the mechanical properties of such hybrid composite materials under different hygrothermal conditions. It has been found that the inclusion of multiwalled carbon nanotubes in the nanocomposite and hybrid composites improves storage modulus and loss factor (i.e., tan δ) compared to the conventional CFRP-based composite materials under hygrothermal conditions.

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Investigation of mechanical properties of false banana/glass fiber reinforced hybrid composite materials

Results in Materials ◽

10.1016/j.rinma.2020.100152 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 100152

Author(s):

Temesgen Batu ◽

Hirpa G. Lemu

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Composite Materials ◽

Glass Fiber ◽

Hybrid Composite ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Glass Fiber Reinforced

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Experimental Study on Fabrication and Comparison of Mechanical Properties of Plain Weave Copper Mesh Embedded Hybrid Composite with E-Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy GFRP Composite

Andalasian International Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology ◽

10.25077/aijaset.v1i02.14 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (02) ◽

Author(s):

Ravindra Chopra

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Glass Fiber ◽

Hybrid Composite ◽

Hybrid Composites ◽

Layer By Layer ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Plain Weave ◽

Plastic Composite ◽

Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽

Gfrp Composite

The present research is conducted on GFRP (Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic) composite which is fiberglass reinforced with epoxy matrix and find its mechanical properties that can be compared with other hybrid composite which include plain weave copper strips mesh in between the layers of fiberglass in GFRP composite. Both type of composites are made using hand layup technique i.e., placing of chopped fiberglass sheet and then epoxy resin layer by layer, after filling of epoxy and fiberglass at 20% fiber loading which is measured by digital scale, then a pressure is also applied on this sandwich. After 24 hours it is ready to be demolded and after 48 hrs. samples was cuts as per ASTM standards then testing was done on both GFRP and Hybrid composites to find their Mechanical & Physical Properties. Results shows improvement as we introduce plain weave copper strips mesh in between the GFRP laminate to make it hybrid.

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Investigation of mechanical properties of bamboo/sisal fiber reinforced hybrid composite materials

Material Science & Engineering International Journal ◽

10.15406/mseij.2021.05.00152 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Sheleme Mosisa ◽

Temesgen Batu

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Composite Materials ◽

Hybrid Composite ◽

Sisal Fiber ◽

Fiber Reinforced

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Comparative Study on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Strip and Bamboo Strip-glass Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites

10.38032/jea.2020.01.002 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 01 (01) ◽

pp. 06-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mahir Asif ◽

Kazi Adnan Rahman ◽

Mohammad Omar Faisal ◽

Md. Shariful Islam

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Glass Fiber ◽

Hybrid Composite ◽

Hybrid Composites ◽

The Other ◽

Flexural Properties ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Fiber Layer ◽

Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽

Strip Glass

In this paper, mechanical properties of bamboo strip and bamboo strip-glass fiber reinforced hybrid composite were investigated. Composites were manufactured by using hand lay-up technique and bamboo strips were made from locally available bamboo. Four layers of bamboo strip composite were manufactured and in case of hybrid composite, two layers of glass fiber one at the top and the other at the bottom were used with the aim was to observe the effect of adding glass fiber layer on the mechanical properties of bamboo strip composite. Tensile and flexural properties were studied and it was found that adding the glass fiber layer doesn’t have any significant effect on tensile properties but flexural strength and modulus have increased by 22.49 % and 15.02 % respectively.

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Preparation and characterisation of glass and cotton fibers reinforced epoxy hybrid composites

Pigment & Resin Technology ◽

10.1108/prt-05-2018-0044 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 272-276

Author(s):

Giridharan R. ◽

Jenarthanan M.P.

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Epoxy Resin ◽

Cotton Fiber ◽

Natural Fiber ◽

Hybrid Composites ◽

Natural Fibers ◽

Superior Performance ◽

Cotton Fibers ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Content Type

Purpose Natural fiber composites have been proven an alternative to conventional composites in many applications such as automotive and transportation industries owing to their eco-friendliness and abundant availability. Also, they are recyclable and biodegradable. Therefore, the need for composites having superior performance is increasing consistently, which has prompted the research reported in this paper. This paper aims to fabricate and evaluate the properties of hybrid composites using glass and cotton fiber with epoxy resin. Design/methodology/approach They were prepared by hand lay-up method, using e-glass and cotton fibers. Epoxy resin used in the preparation of composites. The composites were hybridized at two weight percentages (20 and 30 Wt.%). The prepared samples were tested to evaluate its properties, such as tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength and scanning electron microscope . Findings Microscopic examination revealed the morphological features. Hybrid fiber reinforced epoxy composite (HFREC) exhibited better mechanical properties than the individual samples. It is clear that 30 Wt.% fraction of fiber is better in mechanical properties than 20 Wt.% fraction of fiber reinforcement in both glass fiber and cotton fiber as reinforcement. Also, the hybridization of fibers resulted in increase in properties. Research limitations/implications As cotton fibers are biodegradable, recyclable and lightweight, it has many applications and is mainly used as automotive components, aerospace parts, sporting goods and building industry when reinforced with glass and epoxy. With this scenario, the obtained results of cotton fiber reinforced composites are not ignorable, which could be of potential use, as it leads to better use of available natural fibers. Originality/value This work discovered the properties of e-glass and cotton fiber reinforced epoxy resin hybrid composites (hybridized at different weight percentages), which has not been attempted so far.

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Delamination and Manufacturing Defects in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composite: A Review

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym13081323 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (8) ◽

pp. 1323

Author(s):

M. J. Suriani ◽

Hannah Zalifah Rapi ◽

R. A. Ilyas ◽

Michal Petrů ◽

S. M. Sapuan

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Hybrid Composite ◽

Natural Fiber ◽

Hybrid Composites ◽

Natural Fibers ◽

Manufacturing Industries ◽

Synthetic Fiber ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Manufacturing Defects ◽

Reinforced Composite

In recent years, most boat fabrication companies use 100% synthetic fiber-reinforced composite materials, due to their high performance of mechanical properties. In the new trend of research on the fabrication of boat structure using natural fiber hybrid with kevlar/fiberglass-reinforced composite, the result of tensile, bending, and impact strength showed that glass fiber-reinforced polyester composite gave high strength with increasing glass fiber contents. At some point, realizing the cost of synthetic fiber is getting higher, researchers today have started to use natural fibers that are seen as a more cost-effective option. Natural fibers, however, have some disadvantages, such as high moisture absorption, due to repelling nature; low wettability; low thermal stability; and quality variation, which lead to the degradation of composite properties. In recent times, hybridization is recommended by most researchers as a solution to natural fiber’s weaknesses and to reduce the use of synthetic fibers that are not environmentally friendly. In addition, hybrid composite has its own special advantages, i.e., balanced strength and stiffness, reduced weight and cost, improved fatigue resistance and fracture toughness, and improved impact resistance. The synthetic–nature fiber hybrid composites are used in a variety of applications as a modern material that has attracted most manufacturing industries’ attention to shift to using the hybrid composite. Some of the previous studies stated that delamination and manufacturing had influenced the performance of the hybrid composites. In order to expand the use of natural fiber as a successful reinforcement in hybrid composite, the factor that affects the manufacturing defects needs to be investigated. In this review paper, a compilation of the reviews on the delamination and a few common manufacturing defect types illustrating the overview of the impact on the mechanical properties encountered by most of the composite manufacturing industries are presented.

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