Effect of Hybridization on Tensile and Flexural Strengths of Carbon, Glass and Steel Fiber Composites: A Comparative Study

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 04 | Page : 621-635
    By

    Purna Surendernath,

  • Pothamsetty Kasi V. Rao,

  • M.V. Satish Kumar,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
  2. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
  3. Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kamala institute of technology and science, Singapur, Telangana, India

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Fiber reinforced polymer composites are widely recognized for their high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance, and design flexibility making them ideal for various engineering applications. Despite their numerous advantages, traditional composites possess significant limitations such as restricted mechanical performance under diverse loading conditions. To address this, hybrid fiber polymer composites are developed while enhancing material performance. In the present study, synthetic (carbon, glass) and metallic (steel) fiber reinforced composite materials are developed and tested for mechanical properties like tensile and flexural for the suitability in structural applications. These composites are further hybridized by integrating carbon, glass, and steel fibers within a polymer matrix, and their tensile and flexural strengths were compared to non-hybrid composites. Comparative analysis shows that hybridization leads to notable improvements in tensile and flexural properties, with specific fiber combinations showing a significant enhancement in the polymer composite’s overall performance. However, the performance of the hybrid composites shows a mixed response, with certain fiber combinations yielding superior mechanical characteristics, while others offer moderate improvements. This study highlights the potential of hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer composites in optimizing structural materials, with an emphasis on the critical role of fiber- matrix interactions in enhancing mechanical properties.

Keywords: Composite, carbon, glass, steel, hybridization.

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Purna Surendernath, Pothamsetty Kasi V. Rao, M.V. Satish Kumar. Effect of Hybridization on Tensile and Flexural Strengths of Carbon, Glass and Steel Fiber Composites: A Comparative Study. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):621-635.
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Volume 13
Special Issue 04
Received 15/11/2024
Accepted 21/01/2025
Published 05/06/2025
Publication Time 202 Days
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