Mechanical and thermal properties of hybrid glass/carbon fiber composite structures

Purpose and goal

The project focuses on the development of experimental and analytical methods for characterizing the thermomechanical behavior of hybrid glass/carbon fiber composites, as well as the development of experimental measurement technology, based on integrated sensors with carbon nanotubes (CNT), and its application to hybrid composites.

Expected effects and result

Systematic characterization of the material properties, structural behavior and development of hybridization methods are expected to contribute to industrialization of hybrid composites and embedded sensors in the aeronautical sector and thereby a more efficient use of the composite materials.

Planned approach and implementation

The project consists of an experimental part where samples are tested under thermal and mechanical loads to characterize the material properties of hybrid composites from different aspects and where measurements are made with integrated sensors. Test data is used as a basis for the development of methods and models for strength assessment. The project is a collaboration between Saab, Linköping University and the Royal Institute of Technology.