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Effect of Layer Configuration and Particle Interlayers on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composites

Karbon Fiber/Epoksi Kompozitlerin Mekanik Özellikleri Üzerinde Katman Yapılandırmasının ve Parçacık Ara Katmanlarının Etkisi

Ahmet Yönetken(AFYON KOCATEPE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY)0000-0003-1844-7233
Ahmet Demirer(SAKARYA UYGULAMALI BİLİMLER ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TEKNOLOJİ FAKÜLTESİ, MAKİNE MÜHENDİSLİĞİ BÖLÜMÜ, MAKİNE MÜHENDİSLİĞİ PR.)0000-0003-1252-9203
Ayhan Erol(AFYON KOCATEPE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING)0000-0003-4215-9303
Günnur Peşmen(AFYON KOCATEPE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ŞUHUT MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU, VETERİNERLİK BÖLÜMÜ, LABORANT VE VETERİNER SAĞLIK PR.)0000-0002-9164-6629
Pages
1572–1584
Publication Date
2026-06-16
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The results indicate that varying the layer configuration has a significant effect on the balance between mechanical strength and weight reduction, which is critical for aerial vehicle performance.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study investigates the development and characterization of carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy composites, with a focus on lightweight design optimization for drone body applications.
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Key Findings & Data:Laminates with different fiber layer configurations were fabricated using the hand lay-up technique and tested in accordance with ISO 527-2 for tensile strength, ISO 180 for impact resistance, as well as mass and thickness measurements.
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Conclusion & Impact:The results indicate that varying the layer configuration has a significant effect on the balance between mechanical strength and weight reduction, which is critical for aerial vehicle performance.
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⚙️Variables:Epoksi Reçine · Karbon Fiber · El Yapımı Yöntemi

Abstract

This study investigates the development and characterization of carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy composites, with a focus on lightweight design optimization for drone body applications. Laminates with different fiber layer configurations were fabricated using the hand lay-up technique and tested in accordance with ISO 527-2 for tensile strength, ISO 180 for impact resistance, as well as mass and thickness measurements. The results indicate that varying the layer configuration has a significant effect on the balance between mechanical strength and weight reduction, which is critical for aerial vehicle performance. To enhance polymerization efficiency and improve the overall material properties, curing was carried out both at room temperature and under thermal conditions. The findings provide valuable insights into the design–performance relationship of carbon fiber/epoxy composites, highlighting their potential for advanced lightweight structural applications.

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Bu çalışma, karbon fiber takviyeli epoksi kompozitlerin geliştirilmesini ve karakterizasyonunu, özellikle de drone gövdesi uygulamaları için hafif tasarım optimizasyonunu araştırmaktadır. Farklı fiber katman konfigürasyonlarına sahip laminatlar, el yatırması tekniği kullanılarak üretilmiş ve çekme dayanımı için ISO 527-2, darbe dayanımı için ISO 180 ve kütle ve kalınlık ölçümleri uyarınca test edilmiştir. Sonuçlar, katman konfigürasyonunun değiştirilmesinin, hava aracı performansı için kritik öneme sahip olan mekanik dayanım ve ağırlık azaltımı arasındaki denge üzerinde önemli bir etkiye sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Polimerizasyon verimliliğini artırmak ve genel malzeme özelliklerini iyileştirmek için kürleme hem oda sıcaklığında hem de termal koşullar altında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bulgular, karbon fiber/epoksi kompozitlerin tasarım-performans ilişkisine dair değerli bilgiler sunarak, gelişmiş hafif yapısal uygulamalar için potansiyellerini vurgulamaktadır.

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Yönetken, A., Demirer, A., Erol, A., Peşmen, G. (2026). Effect of Layer Configuration and Particle Interlayers on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composites. Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 3, 1572–1584. https://doi.org/10.47495/okufbed.1790856

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