ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT: The objective of this research work is to investigate the compressive strength of Glass-Carbon/epoxy hybrid laminate subjected to impact damage. Glass-Carbon/epoxy hybrid laminate was fabricated using vacuum assisted compression molding and a novel arrangement of quasi-isotropic sequence was followed. Coupon specimens were prepared according to ASTM standard for low velocity drop impact and Compression After Impact (CAI) to assess its compressive strength after the impact. Results showed that the stacking sequence has minimized the impact damage area. The failure of the laminate after CAI was majorly due to the buckling of the sub laminate. The Hybridized effect played a vital role in the performance of the laminate.