Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Flexural Properties and Damage Behavior of CFRTP/Al Laminates with Different Stacking Sequence

Fiber Metal Laminates (FMLs) are hybrid materials that combine metal components with fiber-reinforced composites. The properties and failure modes of CArbon fiber Reinforced composites/Aluminum Laminates (CARALLs) composed of T700/PA6 unidirectional prepreg and 6061 aluminum alloy were studied using experimental and numerical simulation analysis. Through three-point bending experiments, the bending behavior of CARALLs with different composite/metal layer methods was examined. It was found that FMLs in the 2/1 patch form (one layer of aluminum and two layers of T700/PA6 unidirectional prepreg) show the highest bending modulus and strength compared with other stacking sequences. With the metal volume fraction increased, the bending properties of CARALLs decreased, suggesting the important role of the carbon fiber composite layer in the load-bearing capacity. Lastly, the Linde and Hashin failure criteria were employed to analyze the bending behavior and damage mechanism of CARALLs with different stacking sequences. The simulation results were in good agreement with the experimental results, which provides more insight into the prediction of the bending behavior of CARALLs hybrids.

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