International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This study presents an experimental investigation into the properties and performance of a hybrid composite laminate. The laminate is composed of multiple layers of different composite materials, strategically combined toleverage the unique properties of each material. The primary objectives of the study were to analyze the mechanicalproperties, such as tensile strength, flexural strength, hardness strength and impact resistance, of the hybrid laminate and to assess its suitability for various engineering applications. The experimental methodology involved the design and fabricationof the hybrid composite laminate using a combination of teak wood powder, jute fiber and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) materials. The laminate specimens were subjected to a series of mechanical tests, including tensile testing, flexural testing, hardness and impacttest. The hybrid laminateexhibited improved tensile strength, enhanced flexural properties, and increased impact resistance compared to monolithic composites. The study also investigated the influence of varying layer configurations and stacking sequences on the mechanical behavior of the hybrid laminate. The findings from this study contribute to the understanding of hybrid composite materials and their potential applications in aerospace, automotive, marine, and structural engineering. The optimized hybridcomposite laminate offers abalance of strength, stiffness, and durability, making it a promising candidate for lightweight and high-performance structural components in diverse engineering fields.

Keywords—Hybrid composite laminate, Teak wood fiber,Jute fiber, Glass fiber, Mechanical properties, Tensile strength, Flexural strength, Impact resistance, Engineering applications.