Optimization of Layered Hybrid Laminates Using ANSYS for Enhanced Tensile Properties and Performance Analysis

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 12 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Ashish Apate, Sanjeev Kumar, Nitin H. Ambhore

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I1P112

How to Cite?

Ashish Apate, Sanjeev Kumar, Nitin H. Ambhore, "Optimization of Layered Hybrid Laminates Using ANSYS for Enhanced Tensile Properties and Performance Analysis," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 1, pp. 99-112, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I1P112

Abstract:

This study examines the tensile properties of hybrid laminates through modelling analysis, focusing on Carbon Epoxy, Glass Epoxy, and Kevlar Epoxy composites. The laminates, each tested with a thickness of 2.5 mm for Carbon and Glass Epoxy and 2.5 mm for Kevlar Epoxy, were evaluated under a load of 100,000 Newtons using ANSYS 2024 R1 simulation software. The results obtained suggest that the Kevlar Epoxy possesses the highest degree of stiffness compared to the others. Then, a global comparative analysis of total strain, equivalent stress, normal stress, shear stress, equivalent elastic strain, normal elastic strain, and shear elastic strain is performed for Kevlar-reinforced carbon, glass, and aluminum composites. The result showed that aluminum-glass had the lowest deformations overall, and its value was 3.6849×10−4m, which was the greatest stiffness and minimum deformation under load. For equivalent stress, the Aluminum-Kevlar composite has the maximum stress or 1.62E+09 Pa, showing high durability. The maximum normal stress (9.22E+08Pa) together with maximum shear stress (2.27E+08Pa) capacity was found in the aluminium-glass composite which further proved resistance to both normal and tangential forces. The aluminum-carbon composite presents the maximum amount of elastic strain, meaning it has the largest deformation due to stress. Such significant work contributes greatly to understanding hybrid laminate mechanical performance: such knowledge about the material is important for selecting an appropriate material in engineering applications.

Keywords:

Hybrid laminates, Tensile properties, Total deformation, Equivalent stress, Elastic strain, Normal stress, Carbon epoxy, Kevlar-epoxy.

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