New advances and future possibilities in forming technology of hybrid metal–polymer composites used in aerospace applications

T Trzepieciński, SM Najm, M Sbayti… - Journal of Composites …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Fibre metal laminates, hybrid composite materials built up from interlaced layers of thin
metals and fibre reinforced adhesives, are future-proof materials used in the production of …

Ballistic impact experiments of titanium-based carbon-fibre/epoxy laminates

J Sun, S Xu, G Lu, Q Wang, A Gong - Thin-Walled Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, high-velocity impact resistance of lightweight laminates with multi-layers of
carbon-fibre/epoxy laminates sandwiched by two titanium alloy skins and aluminium alloy …

Tensile mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms of fiber metal laminates under various temperature environments

L Yao, S Zhang, X Cao, Z Gu, C Wang, W He - Composite Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper mainly investigates the tensile behavior of fiber metal laminates (FMLs) under
various temperatures ranged from 25℃ to 175℃ combined experimental measurement …

Modelling fatigue behaviours and lifetimes of novel GLARE laminates under random loading spectrum

ZQ Cheng, W Tan, JJ Xiong, EM He, TH Xiong… - Composite …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper aims to experimentally and numerically probe fatigue behaviours and lifetimes of
novel GLARE (glass laminate aluminium reinforced epoxy) laminates under random loading …

Mechanical response of fibre metal laminates (FMLs) under low to intermediate strain rate tension

J Sun, S Xu, G Lu, D Ruan, Q Wang - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Fibre metal laminates (FMLs) are increasingly employed in various industries for their
exceptional mechanical properties. Quasi-static tensile and flexural properties, fatigue …

[HTML][HTML] Tensile and flexural mechanical attributes of hybrid carbon/basalt fiber metal laminates under various hybridization and stacking sequences

Y Wang, W Sun, L Cao - Composites Part A: Applied Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this work, experimental measurements and theoretical validation are adopted to examine
the tensile and flexural behaviors of titanium-based carbon/basalt fiber metal laminates …

Thin fiber metal laminates comprising functionally graded ballistic-grade fabrics subjected to mechanical and damping characterization

A Pai, CR Kini, S Hegde, S Shenoy - Thin-Walled Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Fiber metal laminates (FMLs) intended for blast and ballistic resistance applications need to
contain ballistic grade plies like aramid (Kevlar®), ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene …

Forming challenges of small and complex fiber metal laminate parts in aerospace applications—a review

H Blala, L Lang, S Khan, L Li, S Sijia… - … International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Fiber metal laminates (FMLs) are a super hybrid material that provides the combined
advantages of metals and composites and offers significant potential as an ultralight …

Comprehensive characterization of AA 2024T3 fiber metal laminate with nanosilica‐reinforced epoxy based polymeric composite panel for lightweight applications

M Vijayan, V Selladurai, G Balaganesan… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Fiber metal laminates (FMLs) are a hybrid composite material used in aircraft structural
parts. They are fabricated by stacking thin aluminum sheets with a fiber‐reinforced polymer …

[HTML][HTML] Low-velocity impact behaviour of titanium-based carbon-fibre/epoxy laminate

J Sun, W Chen, H Luo, X Xie, J Zhang, C Ding - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study investigated the low-velocity impact response of titanium-based carbon-
fibre/epoxy laminate (TI-CF FML). A comprehensive experimental study was carried out with …