Influence of fiber stacking sequences and matrix materials on mechanical and vibration behavior of jute/carbon hybrid composites

Abstract

Purpose The study aims to investigate the influence of fabric hybridization, stacking sequences and matrix materials on the tensile strength and damping behavior of jute/carbon reinforced hybrid composites. Design/methodology/approach The hybrid composites were fabricated with different sequences of fabric plies in epoxy and polyester matrix using a hand layup technique. The tensile and vibration characteristics were evaluated on the hybrid laminated composite models using finite element analysis (FEA), and the results were validated experimentally according to ASTM standards. The surface morphology of the fractured specimens was studied using the scanning electron microscope. Findings The experimental results revealed that the position of jute layers in the hybrid composites has a significant influence on the tensile strength and damping behavior. The hybrid composite with jute fiber at the surface sides and carbon fibers at the middle exhibited higher tensile strength with superior damping properties. Further, it is found that the experimental results are in good coherence with the FEA results. Originality/value The less weight and low-cost hybrid composites were fabricated by incorporating the jute and carbon fabrics in interply configurations. The influences of fabric hybridization, stacking arrangements and matrix materials on the tensile and vibration behavior of jute/carbon hybrid composites have been numerically evaluated and the results were experimentally validated.

The Effect of Use of Different Types of Matrix Material on Mechanical Characteristics in Jute/Carbon Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites

“…These differences are in favor of composite structures using epoxy resin in both homogeneous composite structures. In similar studies [36], it was figured out the tensile strength values of hybrid Jute/Carbon epoxy composites were higher by 7.35% to 19.94% compared to hybrid Jute/Carbon polyester composites. Considering these ratios, the close difference in tensile strength values between JE and JP may have arisen due to the inability of resins and natural fiber to bond well.…”

“…The percent elongation ratio difference between JCE and JCP structures is 1.08 times, and this difference is in favor of the JCE structure prepared with epoxy resin. The low tensile strength in polyester resin, as well as the adhesion between carbon fibers and resin, significantly affect the tensile strength of the hybrid composites produced [36]. When comparing homogeneous jute composites in which polyester resin is used as matrix element and hybrid carbon/jute composites, it was understood that homogeneous composites had 1.78 times less elongation rate.…”

Control of Mechanical Properties of FRP (Fiber-Reinforced Plastic) via Arrangement of High-Strength/High-Ductility Fiber in a Blended Fabric

“…The tensile strength obtained by the hybrid stacking patterns of CF and BF is shown in the following Table 6, and these values are obtained as an approximation of the rule of mixture. In addition, Margabandu et al [24] found that the tensile strength calculation based on the rule of mixture of the hybrid fabric of CF ([CC] s ) and Jute cottage([JJ] s ) has 178.075 MPa at a mixing volume ratio of 50:50 v/v and the tensile strength of CC and JJ of 301.17 MPa and 54.98 MPa, respectively. The tensile strength obtained by hybrid stacking patterns of CF and JJ was obtained as an approximation of the rule of mixture, and does not exceed the tensile strength of CF.…”

A Review on the Parameters Affecting the Mechanical, Physical, and Thermal Properties of Natural/Synthetic Fibre Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Composites

“…e study observed enhanced tensile strength and modulus, flexural strength, and interlaminar shear strength with the addition of carbon fibres to natural reinforcements. Further, Anuar et al [178] investigated the dynamic mechanical characteristics of kenaf/carbon fibre and observed an increase in loss and storage modulus with the increase in carbon fibre loading in the hybrid.…”

“…Several studies have reported that the mechanical properties of natural/carbon fibre hybrid composites are significantly influenced by carbon fibre proportion. at is, hybridization of natural fibres with carbon fibres affects the mechanical properties of resultant hybrid composites [10,178,190,192,193].…”