Numerical Investigation on Medium Velocity Impact Response of Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite Laminate

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 02 | Page : 346 358
    By

    Santhosh Kumar D,

  • Akarsh J K Nair,

  • Manikandan A,

  • Sathish Kumar S,

  • Thiyakarajan S,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT- Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Student, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT- Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  3. Student, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT- Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Student, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT- Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  5. Student, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KIT- Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

The current investigation centers on examining the numerical analysis of a hybrid metal matrix composite laminate resulting from impacts inflicted by diverse projectiles on the composite structure. Composite materials are chosen based on their inherent properties and compatibility in terms of bonding with other materials, forming the layers for the hybrid metal matrix composite. The fiber taken for the research paper was Kevlar and Sisal because they both bear good impact resistance compared to other existing fibres, the aluminium metal sheets were used for as laminates. The aluminium sheets are choosen for their lightweight and their resistance to corrosion. The Hybrid metal matrix Composite laminate is laminated with different orientation and the laminate is subjected to impacts from projectiles with varying velocities, and measurements are taken for normal stress, equivalent stress, and total deformation. Within this research, two laminates with distinct materials and orientations of hybrid metal matrix composite, are devised and assessed using Ansys software. Various bullet types are employed to strike the composite laminate at different Velocities. Subsequent to each impact, the physical attributes of the composite laminates, including equivalent stress, normal stress, total deformation, and strain, are scrutinized. The values obtained for each composite after different impact velocities are compared to determine the most favorable outcomes.

Keywords: Hybrid metal matrix composite, impact analysis, Ansys software, bullets, stresses and deformation.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

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Santhosh Kumar D, Akarsh J K Nair, Manikandan A, Sathish Kumar S, Thiyakarajan S. Numerical Investigation on Medium Velocity Impact Response of Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite Laminate. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(02):346-358.
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Santhosh Kumar D, Akarsh J K Nair, Manikandan A, Sathish Kumar S, Thiyakarajan S. Numerical Investigation on Medium Velocity Impact Response of Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite Laminate. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(02):346-358. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=203616


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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
Special Issue 02
Received 02/07/2024
Accepted 17/08/2024
Published 31/01/2025
Publication Time 213 Days
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