The utilization of lightweight construction is one the keys to increase fuel efficiency and reduce environmental effect automobiles. Natural fiber composites are replacing expensive synthetic fibers increasingly commonly in automotive sector. To further lower weight price vehicle without losing rigidity strength, basalt (B) could be incorporated into jute (J) composites. For generation hybrid composite laminates, woven textiles made J-fiber B-fiber were combined with an epoxy matrix. primary...

Abstract This paper calculates the crashworthiness capability of glass‐reinforced epoxy composites over wrapped polyvinyl chloride (PVC) circular tubes with a triggering mechanism in form cutouts. The intended were prepared by wet wrapping method; after which they subjected to quasi‐static axial compression. To compute indications, three design parameters, each at levels, used. parameters are hole diameter ( d ), hole's number n and position L ). Taguchi technique has been employed...

Abstract Thermoplastic polycarbonate provides minimal structural weight and ductility is a recyclable material. However, investigation of the characteristics hybrid composites reinforced with woven glass sheets limited. This current study investigated effect integration on fiber‐epoxy composite performance. Non laminate was fabricated from eight layers fiber impregnated epoxy resin (NG). samples utilized various symmetric stacking patterns which were made by alternating two processed (PC)...

The gyroid structure is a bio-inspired that was discovered in butterfly wings. geometric design of the wings offers unique combination strength and flexibility. This study investigated sandwich panels consisting 3D-printed core carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) facing skin. A filament fused fabrication 3D printer machine used to print cores with three different relative densities, namely 10%, 15%, 20%. Polylactic acid (PLA) as printing material for gyroid. then sandwiched joined by an...

Mechanical properties of flax/basalt/E-glass fibers reinforced epoxy composites were studied in this paper. Vacuum bagging technique was adopted for the fabrication hybrid composite laminates. The effects relative amounts and stacking sequence on tensile, flexural impact investigated. Results showed that developed display enhanced flexural, performance as compared to flax fiber/epoxy composite. strengths increase when partial laminas from laminate are replaced by basalt and/or glass fiber...

Abstract The crashworthy ability of glass/epoxy (GFRP) square tubes with induced holes was studied under quasi‐static axial crashing. Four design parameters were chosen, each at three levels, to calculate crashworthiness indicators. variables are hole diameter ( d ), position/specimen length (P/L), number holes/distribution n and speed V ). To get the optimum parameters, experiments approach using Taguchi technique adapted. Optimal conditions minimum initial peak force (), maximum absorbed...

Abstract The goal of this work is to experimentally explore the crashworthiness performance and deformation history hybrid thin‐walled composite tubes. Glass (G)/carbon (C) reinforced epoxy circular specimens were prepared by wet wrap using hand lay‐up technique then subjected quasi‐static axial compressive loads examine impact hybridization process stacking sequences on history. Crush indicators, that is, initial peak force (), absorbed energy (AE), specific (SEA) designed tubes assessed....

Fiber metal laminates (FMLs) are made by sandwiching a fiber-reinforced composite between thin layers of metal. FMLs modern materials utilized in the manufacture automobiles and aircraft because their improved mechanical behavior compared to conventional metallic alloys. In current study, different fabrics, that is, jute (J), glass (G), carbon (C), basalt (B), aramid (A) were used as reinforcing components for composites sandwiched two aluminum (Al) alloy sheets component proposed FMLs. The...

It is advised to add cuts as circular holes constructions’ walls for technical requirements such the assembly and reduce weight. Since these induced cutouts have a substantial influence on crashworthiness failure mechanisms, size, location, number of should be carefully selected energy absorption components. This research concentrates optimization process parameters crushing performance perforated thin-walled glass/epoxy (GFRP) square tubes. Taguchi model was adapted formulate design...

Abstract This work investigates the impact of infill pattern structure on crashworthy performance and deformation history 3D-printed tubes subjected to a quasi-static axial compression load. The proposed were made from polylactic acid (PLA) using 3D printing technique. Five structures adapted, i.e. circular, square, triangle, zigzag cross patterns with 50% density. analysis was carried out by assessing different indicators, peak force ( $${\mathrm{F}}_{\mathrm{ip}})$$ <mml:math...

Abstract As a class of promising cost-effective lightweight structures, metal-composite hybrids have rapidly emerged in automotive industry largely attributable to their outstanding multifunctional and crashworthy characteristics. The aim this study is investigate the potentiality cylinders for crash energy absorption applications. In context, crashworthiness performance, deformation history jute (J)/glass (G) reinforced epoxy hybrid composite over wrapped aluminum (Al) were experimentally...

Abstract The energy absorption capability of laterally loaded glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) tubular components containing montmorillonite clay (MC) was explored in this article. GFRP filled with 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 wt% MC were created using wet‐wrapping by hand lay‐up techniques. For the tubes, crushing load versus displacement responses presented. In addition, deformation histories tracked. analysis carried out evaluating initial peak (), total absorption, specific absorbed energy....

Abstract Due to its exceptional mechanical and crashworthiness properties, lightweight nanocomposites have recently been used more in aviation, defense, nautical, automotive applications. Nanocomposite cylinders could be effectively employed this respect as energy‐absorbing components for decreasing the impact energy during vehicle crashes. The current work examined response of nano‐alumina (Al 2 O 3 ) filled glass fiber reinforced epoxy (GFRE) composite tubes using quasi‐static lateral...

Abstract In this article, the performance of transversely loaded glass fiber reinforced epoxy (GFRE) tubular components containing carbon nanopowder (CNP) in terms crashworthiness was investigated. The wet‐wrapping by hand lay‐up procedures were used to make GFRE tubes that included 0, 0.25, 0.50, 1, 2, 3, and 4 wt% CNP. For laterally tubes, crashing load total absorbed energy (TAE) versus displacement responses displayed. histories deformation tracked addition. As part analysis, TAE...

Understanding how different hybrid composite designs under flexural, interlaminar shear and fracture is the objective of this study. The was manufactured utilizing hand-layup process to produce three laminate arrangements beside neat composite. effects PC integration position through composites were evaluated, an analysis damage mechanisms performed. results demonstrated that incorporating sheet resulted in improvement overall performance. Additionally, delamination determined be most...