Mechanical Properties of Graphite/Fly Ash Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composite

Abstract

Light weight structure utilizing novel design and advanced materials is one of the key to improving the fuel efficiency and reducing the environment burden of automotive vehicles. To ensure the low cost of applying fiber-reinforced materials in automotive vehicles, it is proposed to selectively incorporate graphite & fly ash to enhance composites along main loading path. This paper investigates the influence of stacking sequence of the Hybrid composite comprising materials with differing stiffness and strength. Hybrid composite will be manufactured by varying ratio of graphite and fly ash in an epoxy resin.