Investigations on the Influence of Stacking Sequence on the Mechanical Properties of Kevlar/Jute Composite Laminates

At present, aircraft and automobile manufacturers are primarily focusing on weight reduction to protect ecosystems by consuming less energy. Introduction of low-density materials is the main approach for weight reduction. As a result, the industry is replacing steel with composite materials. The focus of this study is to investigate the Kevlar-jute composite mechanical properties namely, modulus of elasticity, flexural strength, tensile strength, impact strength, and weight. The Kevlar and jute composite is made using an epoxy matrix. Compression moulding and vacuum infusion are used to create test samples. The results showed that adding Kevlar to jute fibre composites significantly improve the characteristics of the resultant hybrid composites. Flexural strength is strongly impacted by the stacking process based on the location of the Kevlar plies. The stacking sequence has no impact on the tensile characteristics of Kevlar and Jute fibre for the same relative weight fraction. The ratio of Kevlar to jute enhances tensile strength, flexural strength, impact energy, strain energy, and decreases specimen weight.