2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research 7 Aug 2026

  Mechanical Performance Assessment of Hybrid FRP Laminates with Carbon Fiber Core Using Experimental and Numerical Approaches

  By Gopal Wadnere, Kiran Kaware, Nilay Jumale, Mangesh Kotambkar, Ankur Vasava, Vishal Sulakhe, Nandkishor Sawai

  Abstract: The high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and design flexibility of Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have attracted considerable attention in aerospace, automotive and structural applications. This work presents an experimental and finite element study on the tensile and flexural behavior of epoxy-based hybrid FRP laminates. Five laminate configurations were manufactured, including a unidirectional carbon fiber laminate and four hybrid laminates, Kevlar–Carbon–Kevlar (K/C/K), Glass–Carbon–Glass (G/C/G), Kevlar–Carbon–Glass (K/C/G), and Glass–Carbon–Kevlar (G/C/K). For all …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article →

• Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 31 Dec 2025

  Superplasticity Behavior of Aluminium Alloys Through FSP: A Review

  By Ankur Vasava, Sarvaiya Jainesh, Vishal Sulakhe, Yashraj Chopkar, Dhanashri Ganore

  Abstract: Friction Stir Processing (FSP), an advanced modification of Friction Stir Welding (FSW), has emerged as a highly effective technique for fabricating surface composites with superior mechanical and metallurgical properties. FSP enhances the microstructure and superplastic behavior of materials, particularly aluminium alloys, by subjecting them to high strain rates at relatively low temperatures. This review paper critically examines the development and optimization of FSP for aluminium alloys, emphasizing key factors such …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 65–77 Read article →