Experimental Study on the Tensile Performance of Carbon Fiber Composites Reinforced with Titanium

Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | Special Issue 01 | Page : 1729 1737
    By

    Mahendra M.A.,

  • Somashekar V.,

  • Mahantayya K. Hiremath,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  2. Associate Professor, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Abstract

This research investigates the influence of titanium incorporation on the tensile and flexural behavior of carbon fiber‑reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites, with the goal of advancing their overall mechanical performance. This study investigates the effect of titanium incorporation on the tensile behavior of carbon fiber‑reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites to enhance their overall mechanical performance. The work aims to improve the structural efficiency of CFRP laminates by introducing titanium as a filler material and evaluating their tensile and flexural responses in accordance with ASTM D3039 and ASTM D7264 standards. CFRP laminates containing 4, 6, 8, and 10 plies were fabricated using the vacuum bagging process to ensure uniform resin distribution and minimal void content, while titanium was incorporated within the matrix to strengthen load transfer and interfacial adhesion. Tensile tests conducted on a universal testing machine (UTM) and flexural tests revealed that titanium‑reinforced CFRP laminates achieved an approximately 30% increase in ultimate tensile strength (UTS) compared with conventional CFRP laminates. These improvements confirm an enhancement in structural integrity, stiffness, and load‑bearing capacity, indicating that titanium‑modified CFRP composites possess strong potential for high‑performance aerospace and automotive applications where superior strength‑to‑weight ratios are critical.

Keywords: Advanced materials, CFRP laminates, titanium-reinforced composites, ultimate tensile strength, vacuum bagging.

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

How to cite this article:
Mahendra M.A., Somashekar V., Mahantayya K. Hiremath. Experimental Study on the Tensile Performance of Carbon Fiber Composites Reinforced with Titanium. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):1729-1737.
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Mahendra M.A., Somashekar V., Mahantayya K. Hiremath. Experimental Study on the Tensile Performance of Carbon Fiber Composites Reinforced with Titanium. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):1729-1737. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=239010


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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 14
Special Issue 01
Received 19/12/2025
Accepted 19/01/2026
Published 23/03/2026
Publication Time 94 Days
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