A state-of-the-art review on mechanical characteristics of different fiber metal laminates for aerospace and structural applications

Abstract

The reduction of weight elements is considered as a major objective of several manufacturing companies. This objective will help in growing application sections of the used fiber composites for important structural elements. Modern fiber metal laminate (FML) having lightweight properties is established to be used instead of other substances in different applications including those related to the aerospace industrial sector. Fiber metal laminate is being deemed as an alternative significant substance that is being extensively explored due to its operation, unlike other current materials. There are different profitable FML such as GLARE (glass-reinforced aluminum laminate), established on elevated intensity ARALL glass fibers (aramid-reinforced aluminum laminate), built on fibers of aramid, in addition to CARALL (carbon-reinforced aluminum laminate), centered on fibers of carbon. This paper analyzes important information that contributes to the mechanical characteristics of FMLs under tensile, flexure, impact, etc. conditions.