Life Estimation of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) with High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Under Thermal Loading Conditions

This project investigates the effect of thermal exposure on the life of a novel composite material made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The material is fabricated using a hot-press method and cut into specimens for mechanical and microstructural testing according to ASTM D3039 standards. The specimens are subjected to different temperatures (25 °C, 50 °C, 75 °C, and 100 °C) for 3 and 6 days in an industrial oven before conducting tensile testing and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) analysis. This project aims to understand the degradation mechanisms and performance characteristics of the material under thermal conditions and to provide useful information for the design and development of advanced composite materials with potential applications in aerospace, automotive, marine, and civil engineering industries.