Impact Resistance and Damage Tolerance Improvements of Fiber Reinforced Composites through Hybridization Technique

Abstract

Low velocity impact (LVI) poses a formidable challenge to the composite industry, precipitating intricate failure mechanisms and internal damage that undermine the structural integrity of Fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs). In response, the adoption of hybridization, a technique that amalgamates diverse reinforcing fibers, presents a compelling avenue to augment the impact resistance and damage tolerance of FRCs. This project is dedicated to a meticulous investigation of the impact resistance and damage tolerance enhancement of cobalt and basalt hybrid FRCs through hybridization techniques. The endeavor encompasses an exhaustive literature review and comprehensive experimental analyses to evaluate the impact performance of cobalt and basalt hybrid FRCs. Furthermore, the project will delve into diverse damage modelling strategies to prognosticate the performance of these hybrid FRCs under LVI conditions. The primary objective is to advance the understanding of the impact resistance and damage tolerance of cobalt and basalt hybrid FRCs, with the overarching goal of identifying innovative solutions and design methodologies to fortify their performance under LVI conditions. The anticipated outcome of this research is to furnish invaluable insights into the development of safer and more resilient composite materials, thereby significantly benefiting the composite industry at large. By shedding light on the intricacies of hybrid FRCs and their behaviour under LVI, this project endeavors to pave the way for the advancement of composite materials, ultimately contributing to safer and more durable structural solutions across diverse industries.