Design, Manufacturing, and Numerical Characterization of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymer under Dynamic Loads

Abstract In the present work, response of composite hybrid laminates made carbon and glass fibers in different stacking configurations was tested under low-velocity impact loads. Experimental drop tests were conducted on three sequences rising energy levels. The results from assumed for development validation a numerical model reproducing each sequence all levels, response. validated investigated occurred damage mechanisms, their distribution panel thickness extension plane laminate. Depending level, absorption capacity related to dominant mechanism. percentage contribution interlaminar intralaminar damages presented conclusions drawn about influence characteristics.