Static Structural and Steady-State Thermal Analysis of Stringer Using Composite Material

Abstract

The increasing focus on sustainable materials for aerospace, this field has gained global interest. This research enquires whether sisal fibers and coconut coir are possible alternatives to carbon fiber composite materials used in aircraft components. They have high specific strength and low weight, while also being renewable sources. They thus have excellent potential as a gentle spoken out of term by their presence and for the planet. In this research, epoxy carbon UD prepreg composite laminates were produced and evaluated using ANSYS ACP (Pre) to determine their structural and thermal behavior. The findings reveal that reinforcement enhances tensile strength and dynamic properties. Besides, natural fiber composites exhibit lower drift in deformation and minimal temperature variation. The results bring out the potential for non-critical aerospace applications of the material, which is sustainable and economic besides not compromising on performance in any way.