A study on mechanical properties of Kevlar and Kevlar/E-glass hybrid composites Available to Purchase

Composite materials are considered in engineering applications for its light weight and high strength. The desired properties are achieved in composite materials by properly selecting matrix and reinforcing elements. In the proposed study, the complete analysis of composite fabricated with Kevlar49 fibres of 12 Lamina fabricated by vacuum bag moulding technique for a thickness of 3mm. The Kevlar49 fibers are aligned by Bi-directional method, (0° and 90° angle). Similarly, the hybrid composite of kevlar49/glass are prepared in a same method. Kevlar49 fibres are 6 lamina and glass fibres are 6 laminae. These composites are prepared in the square plate shape. The Fabrication of the specimens is successfully completed and tensile test has been performed under ASTM standards. The specimens are tested in across and longitudinal direction. The Kevlar49 composite and kevlar49/glass hybrid composite results are compared and discussed in this work. The results show kevlar49 composite is high strength compared Kevlar49/glass hybrid composite.