Mechanical properties of composite material laminates reinforced by woven and non-woven glass fibers

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to study the mechanical characteristics in 3-point bending and in traction; static; and the impact behavior of three specimens of laminates made of glass fiber and polyester resin non-woven and woven, with the aim of using them in the repair of boat hulls and enhancing their value in the naval industry. Three types of laminates were developed by contact molding. These different specimens of laminates made of woven, non-woven and combined glass fiber (woven and non-woven) were subjected to mechanical tests (traction and 3-point bending). Analysis of the results of the tests carried out on these three types of laminate shows that one specimen stands out and gives higher mechanical performance than the othertwo.