Enhancing Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite for Marine Applications

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Published: Sep 20, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5750/ijme.v167iA3(S).1681
Keywords:
Fiber-reinforced Polymers (FRP) Carbon-aramid Fiber-reinforced Polymer (CAFRP) Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Genetic algorithm (GA)

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Jyoti Vimal
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior, India
Rishabh Chaturvedi
Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura (U.P.), India
Subhav Singh
Chitkara Center for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, India, Division of Research and Development, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
Deekshant Varshney
Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, India, Division of Research & Innovation, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India
A Karthikeyan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabhama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
N. Beemkumar
Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract

The increasing demand of high strength and light weighted materials in marine applications offer opportunities to alternative fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP). The research aims at enhancing the properties of carbon-aramid fiber-reinforced polymer (CAFRP) including elastic properties at varying L/W ratio and under different load conditions. A multi-pronged methodology including simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) validation, optimization using Genetic algorithm (GA) and various statistical analysis tools has been performed to provide optimized CAFRP. The study also investigates failure criteria analysis based on theory of failures. The study enlightens the analysis of optimized properties and their suitability for marine applications. It demonstrates the effectiveness of GA-driven optimization to achieve optimum properties for CAFRP. The study also discusses the potential of hybrid FRPs in long-term durability and different environmental conditions.

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Vol. 167 No. A3(S) (2025): Special Issue - Current Trends in Research and Innovation
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