Effect of stacking sequence on mechanical strength of bamboo/Kevlar K29 inter-ply laminated hybrid composite

Abstract

In this study, a hybrid composite of bamboo/Kevlar K29 with epoxy matrix has been developed with different staking sequences. The variation in mechanical properties, such as tensile, compressive and flexural of composite due to variation in staking sequence is analysed and presented. From the analysis, it is observed that the sandwich composite with Kevlar laminates at both the ends exhibits better tensile and compressive properties and on the other hand, the composite with both the bamboo layers on the upper side displays better flexural properties.