This paper presents results of an experimental investigation on the tensile response of "hybrid" 3D woven composites (H3DWC), where "hybrid" refers to different constituent fibers, including carbon, glass, and kevlar that are integrally woven into a single preform. The H3DWCs are made through a 3D textile weaving process. Five different versions of hybridized architectures were examined to determine the progression of failure under tensile loading. The different types of H3DWC were compared against one another to understand the benefits of hybridization and the resulting performance enhancements.
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