Comparative Study of Mechanical Behavior and Failure Mechanisms in PA6- and PBT-Based Thermoplastic Fiber Metal Laminates.
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| Title: | Comparative Study of Mechanical Behavior and Failure Mechanisms in PA6- and PBT-Based Thermoplastic Fiber Metal Laminates. |
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| Authors: | Katarzyna, Balcer1 (AUTHOR) katarzyna.balcer@pbs.edu.pl, Dariusz, Boroński1 (AUTHOR), Andrzej, Skibicki1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Polymers (20734360). Jun2026, Vol. 18 Issue 12, p1464. 41p. |
| Subjects: | Mechanical behavior of materials, Structural failures, Polybutylene terephthalate, Tensile tests, Polyamides, Fiber orientation |
| Abstract: | Thermoplastic fiber metal laminates (TFMLs) are lightweight hybrid materials combining metallic layers with fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites, offering a high strength-to-weight ratio. Existing studies indicate a limited range of polymer matrices used in such structures, most commonly polyamide 6 (PA6). In this work, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) was selected as a potential alternative matrix because literature data indicate its lower moisture absorption and good dimensional stability compared with PA6. A comparative analysis of TFMLs based on aluminum and carbon fabric-reinforced composites with PA6 and PBT matrices was conducted. Static tensile tests were performed on base materials, composites, and laminates, supported by analytical modeling using the superposition method and fractographic analysis. The results showed that fiber orientation and polymer content significantly affect stiffness, strength, and damage evolution. Fiber orientation remains the governing factor, controlling load transfer and damage initiation. Laminates with 0/90° fibers exhibited the highest strength, while ±45° configurations showed reduced performance due to shear-dominated deformation. The polymer primarily acts as a matrix, ensuring structural integrity, with comparable mechanical properties for both systems. Delamination at the metal–composite interface was identified as the dominant failure mechanism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Thermoplastic fiber metal laminates (TFMLs) are lightweight hybrid materials combining metallic layers with fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites, offering a high strength-to-weight ratio. Existing studies indicate a limited range of polymer matrices used in such structures, most commonly polyamide 6 (PA6). In this work, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) was selected as a potential alternative matrix because literature data indicate its lower moisture absorption and good dimensional stability compared with PA6. A comparative analysis of TFMLs based on aluminum and carbon fabric-reinforced composites with PA6 and PBT matrices was conducted. Static tensile tests were performed on base materials, composites, and laminates, supported by analytical modeling using the superposition method and fractographic analysis. The results showed that fiber orientation and polymer content significantly affect stiffness, strength, and damage evolution. Fiber orientation remains the governing factor, controlling load transfer and damage initiation. Laminates with 0/90° fibers exhibited the highest strength, while ±45° configurations showed reduced performance due to shear-dominated deformation. The polymer primarily acts as a matrix, ensuring structural integrity, with comparable mechanical properties for both systems. Delamination at the metal–composite interface was identified as the dominant failure mechanism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 20734360 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/polym18121464 |
