An Experimental Study of the Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer at Various Temperatures in the Environment

Abstract

Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite materials are in high demand nowadays due to their excellent properties, which make them desirable at all times. High strength to weight ratio, low coefficient of thermal expansion, improved environmental compatibility, resistance to corrosives, and ease of fabrication over metallic parts are just a few benefits of glass fiber reinforced polymer composite material. Better qualities were still needed for some specialized advanced applications, like aerospace. Although it is more expensive, carbon fiber reinforced polymer, or CFRP, offers superior strength and elasticity modulus. Because of this, using GFRP and CFRP together provides a more cost-effective solution than using CFRP alone. The focus of the current study is on glass fiber reinforce polymers and glass/carbon fiber reinforce polymers under various environmental conditions, primarily at reduced temperatures. A consistent decline in ILSS was noted at low temperature conditioning, and a notable decrease was noted at ex-situ conditioning. This experiment demonstrates that G/C FRP yields superior results than GFRP.