Mechanical Properties Evaluation of the Carbon Fibre Reinforced Aluminium Sandwich Composites

Abstract

Sandwich laminates play an important role in industries and they are used in varieties of engineering applications. In the present investigation, carbon fiber reinforced aluminium sandwich laminates are fabricated and their properties such as tensile, flexural and impact are studied for their use in structural applications. All the tests are carried out as per ASTM standard. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis is carried out to investigate the structure of the sandwich laminates. The microstructures clearly indicate the fractured surface. The tested specimen clearly indicates the fracture surface of the sandwich composites.

Keywords:
carbon fiber; aluminium alloy; sandwich laminates; mechanical properties; SEM analysis