Tensile strength of GFRP and hybrid composites under various environmental conditions
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
ISSN: 0002-2667
Article publication date: 2 October 2018
Issue publication date: 19 October 2018
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to study the mechanical behavior of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) and hybrid composites under various adverse environmental conditions. This mainly helps the researchers to overcome the obstacles that have been met when they use the materials individually and also to know the impacts of environment on them.
Design/methodology/approach
The GFRP and hybrid specimens are made according to the American Society for Testing and Materials standard. The specimens are then immersed in aviation turbine fuel, hydraulic fluid and concentrated sulfuric acid. The tensile strength of the specimens is then determined using the universal testing machine.
Findings
The tensile strengths of the normal specimens and the specimens subjected to various environmental conditions are determined. The results obtained for GFRP and hybrid specimens are then compared.
Research limitations/implications
The researchers can extend the time intervals further for a better understanding of the strength of the composites.
Practical implications
Once better combinations are found out with the highest strength to weight ratio and its resistance to various adverse environmental conditions, it can be used in real-time applications.
Social implications
The best hybrid combinations can be used in place of metals in future.
Originality/value
This is an original research and is clearly based on the experimental results, so it adds very much value to the aviation industry because strength to weight ratio is one of the major issues to be taken into consideration.
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Acknowledgements
The author would like to extend his gratitude and thanks to his friend Aravind for his kind co-operation toward the successful completion of this research.
Citation
Chelladhurai, P.S. (2018), "Tensile strength of GFRP and hybrid composites under various environmental conditions", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 90 No. 6, pp. 956-961. https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-09-2017-0199
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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