The Effects of Fibre Angle Orientation on the Failure Behaviour and Natural Frequencies of Kevlar Epoxy and Glass Epoxy Composite Laminates Under Uniaxial Tension

Schufee Amani Suhaime, Mohd Nor Azmi Ab Patar*, Yuyi Zhu, Anwar PP Abdul Majeed, Jamaluddin Mahmud

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Abstract

This paper investigates the effects of fibre angle orientation on the failure behaviour and natural frequencies of Kevlar epoxy and glass epoxy laminates under uniaxial tension. The laminates, consisting of 24 layers with a layup sequence of [θ4, 0, −θ4]s was analysed across fibre angles from 0° to 90°. The minimum load for layer failure was determined using the Maximum Stress Theory based on First Ply Failure (FPF) criteria, and natural frequencies were measured for Modes 1, 2, and 3. Numerical validations confirmed the accuracy of the finite element models employed. The results indicated a decrease in laminate strength as the fibre angle increased from 0° to 90°, with Kevlar epoxy dropping from 1380 MPa to 149.11 MPa, and glass epoxy decreasing from 1035 MPa to 47.18 MPa. Concurrently, Mode 3 natural frequencies showed an increase, rising from 1994.82 Hz to 2191.50 Hz for Kevlar epoxy, and from 1858.89 Hz to 1726.76 Hz for glass epoxy, while Modes 1 and 2 exhibited varying trends. This study enhances understanding of the relationship between failure behaviour and natural frequencies in composite laminates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSelected Proceedings from the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, ICIMR 2024 - Advances in Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics
EditorsWei Chen, Andrew Huey Ping Tan, Yang Luo, Long Huang, Yuyi Zhu, Anwar PP Abdul Majeed, Fan Zhang, Yuyao Yan, Chenguang Liu
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages739-749
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9789819639489
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, ICIMR 2024 - Suzhou, China
Duration: 22 Aug 202423 Aug 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume1316 LNNS
ISSN (Print)2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)2367-3389

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, ICIMR 2024
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySuzhou
Period22/08/2423/08/24

Keywords

  • Composite Laminates
  • Failure Behaviour
  • Fibre Angle Orientation

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