Response of composite laminate with various cut-out combinations to tension load

Abstract

Abstract All parts like adaptor plates, swash plates, repair patches and components providing way to wires have multiple cut-outs and as composites are replacing metals and alloys in many of these components it is necessary to understand the composite material’s reaction to mechanical loads in presence of cut-outs. In this work, experiments were conducted to note the impact of combination of various cut-outs on the UTS (ultimate tensile strength) of GFRC. Result shows that specimens containing combination of square and circular cut-outs can carry highest loads before failure as compared to other combinations.