Analysis of prepreg carbon fibre laminates base on tensile test and FEM for UAV applications.

Pre-impregnated materials (Prepregs) have greatly impacted many industries that require specific advanced composites, such as aerospace structures for UAVs. Prepreg material aids the structure by reducing weight while increasing strength and allowing for reasonably consistent manufacture. One of the most essential features of these materials is the variation in properties as the orientation of the layer changes. This requires the use of advanced techniques for strength analysis, including numerical modelling and material testing. This paper presents an experimental evaluation approach to estimate the mechanical properties of composite shells, including cutting schemes, specimen preparation, and test procedures. In the next stage, this study discusses the use of ABAQUS FEA to replicate the phenomenon of specimen failure modes. The investigated prepreg specimens in this study were created using XC 130 unidirectional easy composite prepreg. Through this research, the failure mode results of testing and numerical analysis showed a good agreement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]