1. Strength Testing of Hybrid Carbon Composites for Automotive Structures.docx

Vehicles today require fuel-efficient and durable designs to compete in the demanding automotive industry. Hybrid carbon composites are new and popular alternatives to the heavy metals used in the frames of most automobiles. 1 Methods of decreasing the expenses of carbon fiber usage in cars range from different material utilization to optimal structuring of fibers at the production level. Hybrid carbon composites are already popular for use in certain accessories in performance automobiles as well, such as spoilers, scoops, and hoods. Carbon fiber, being lightweight and strong, can be used in such parts because it keeps the car light and therefore the efficiency high. Not only is it less expensive to make, but it is also becoming easier to produce in larger quantities. Using a combination of traditional and contemporary methods, carbon fiber specimens were created and tested for strength using a Tensile Test Machine. Five different carbon fiber configurations were put under load stress to see which layout was most effective and would also maintain the strength levels necessary for safe automobile structures.