Effect of Carbon Nanotubes Volume Fraction on the Deflections and Stresses of Laminated Hybrid Composite Plates using First-Order Shear Deformation Theory

Carbon Nanotubes reinforced composite materials are widely used in aerospace engineering due to high strength-to-weight ratios, which can be tailored per requirements. The behaviour of the structures depends on various factors like, Lamination scheme, Ply orientation and loading conditions. In present work, Static deflection stresses analysis a Nano Tube laminated hybrid plate extends First Order Shear Deformation Theory with variable ply angles volume fractions CNT. A micromechanics model based Mori-Tanaka method is calculate properties CNT laminate. this analysis, plates mainly consist Graphite/epoxy, Kevlar/epoxy CNT/ polystyrene sub-laminates. lamination scheme fraction play vital role non-dimensional deflections stresses. main intention work enhance suitability Hybrid under static for structural applications.