An experimental study on the low velocity impact behavior of hybrid epoxy composites

Abstract

The low velocity impact response of hybrid epoxy composites reinforced with plain weave fabrics, ply orientation at various angles and filled stratified matrix was analyzed in this study. The hybrid epoxy composites were subjected to impact tests at 45J and 90J of energy levels with drop weight impact machine. The damaged areas were investigated by visual inspection of impacted and nonimpacted surfaces and by tomographic images. It was found that the replacement of certain carbon inner plies with glass ones and the modification of fiber orientation improved the damage resistance of the hybrid composites with aramid outer layers subjected to impact loading at 45J of energy level.