Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Synthetic/Synthetic Fibers in Hybrid Woven Fabric Polymeric Composites

Synthetic fibers such as glass, carbon and Kevlar are widely accepted in numerous applications. Their mechanical characterization is a mandatory step for understanding their real time performance. This chapter deals with their performance in hybrid formulation for numerous tests such as fatigue, impact, tensile, flexural, compression fracture and shear. The studies reflect importance of stacking sequence, fiber orientation and selection of fiber composition. The glass/carbon hybrid composites are preferred for enhanced strength with stiffness. Whereas glass/Kevlar fiber can be used to better impact response and toughness. The composition of carbon with Kevlar can bring additional abrasion resistance alongside strength and impact resistance. The combination glass, carbon and Kevlar brings balanced strength, stiffness and impact resistance. The evaluation in thermal tests were done by dynamic mechanical analysis, differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis. Further, the use of nanoparticle is prevalent and improve performance of these composites.