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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Characterization of In-Plane Mechanical Properties of Laminated Hybrid Composites

  AUTHORS: K. G. Satish, B. Siddeswarappa, K. Mohamed Kaleemulla

  KEYWORDS: Hybrid composite, In-plane loading, Polyester resin, Bi-directional Fibers.

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, Vol.9 No.2, February 20, 2010

  ABSTRACT: An experimental investigation was conducted to study the effect of hybrid composite specimen subjected to in-plane tensile and compressive loading. The laminated specimens in accordance with ASTM standards were fabricated using steel and nylon bi-directional mesh as reinforcements and polyester as the binder. The various volume fractions and fiber orientations were used in which the percentage of polyester (40%) was maintained constant. From the investigations it is revealed that, the specimens with higher percentage of steel sustain greater loads & also the strengths are superior in case of 0/900 oriented specimens. A relationship between the tensile/compressive strength, fiber content and orientation has been established.