Research Article

An experimental study on the low energy impact behavior of different number of layer e-glass/epoxy composites

Volume: 5 Number: 2 July 31, 2025
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An experimental study on the low energy impact behavior of different number of layer e-glass/epoxy composites

Abstract

Composite materials are increasingly used in structural applications due to the high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and design flexibility they offer; however, susceptibility to impact damage remains a critical concern, particularly in layered configurations. In the present research, low-velocity impact experiments were performed on 8-layer and 16-layer unidirectional E-glass/epoxy composite plates with [+45/-45/90/0]s and [+45/-45/90/0]2s stacking sequences, which were manufactured using the vacuum-assisted hand lay-up method, at impact energy levels of 10, 20, and 30 J. Findings indicated that a rise in impact energy resulted in an increase in maximum contact force and energy absorption for both 8-layer and 16-layer composite plates, with no noticeable change in bending rigidity. At the same energy level, an increase in the number of layers enhanced the maximum contact force and bending rigidity of the composite plates, whereas displacement and the amount of energy absorbed by the material decreased. For all energy levels, the damage observed in the 8-layer composite plates spread over a wider area compared to the damage in the 16-layer plates.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Solid Mechanics, Composite and Hybrid Materials

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 31, 2025

Submission Date

June 2, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 23, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Günöz, A. (2025). An experimental study on the low energy impact behavior of different number of layer e-glass/epoxy composites. Journal of Innovative Engineering and Natural Science, 5(2), 838-852. https://doi.org/10.61112/jiens.1712502
AMA
1.Günöz A. An experimental study on the low energy impact behavior of different number of layer e-glass/epoxy composites. JIENS. 2025;5(2):838-852. doi:10.61112/jiens.1712502
Chicago
Günöz, Alper. 2025. “An Experimental Study on the Low Energy Impact Behavior of Different Number of Layer E-Glass Epoxy Composites”. Journal of Innovative Engineering and Natural Science 5 (2): 838-52. https://doi.org/10.61112/jiens.1712502.
EndNote
Günöz A (July 1, 2025) An experimental study on the low energy impact behavior of different number of layer e-glass/epoxy composites. Journal of Innovative Engineering and Natural Science 5 2 838–852.
IEEE
[1]A. Günöz, “An experimental study on the low energy impact behavior of different number of layer e-glass/epoxy composites”, JIENS, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 838–852, July 2025, doi: 10.61112/jiens.1712502.
ISNAD
Günöz, Alper. “An Experimental Study on the Low Energy Impact Behavior of Different Number of Layer E-Glass Epoxy Composites”. Journal of Innovative Engineering and Natural Science 5/2 (July 1, 2025): 838-852. https://doi.org/10.61112/jiens.1712502.
JAMA
1.Günöz A. An experimental study on the low energy impact behavior of different number of layer e-glass/epoxy composites. JIENS. 2025;5:838–852.
MLA
Günöz, Alper. “An Experimental Study on the Low Energy Impact Behavior of Different Number of Layer E-Glass Epoxy Composites”. Journal of Innovative Engineering and Natural Science, vol. 5, no. 2, July 2025, pp. 838-52, doi:10.61112/jiens.1712502.
Vancouver
1.Alper Günöz. An experimental study on the low energy impact behavior of different number of layer e-glass/epoxy composites. JIENS. 2025 Jul. 1;5(2):838-52. doi:10.61112/jiens.1712502

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