The influence of carbon nanotube coated-carbon fibers on thermal residual stresses of Multi-Scale hybrid composites: Analytical approach

The effect of carbon nanotube (CNT) coated-carbon fibers on thermal residual stresses of multi-scale hybrid composites is assessed employing analytical approach. The model comprises carbon fiber, coating region and surrounding matrix, in which the coating region around core fiber encompasses CNTs and matrix. Considering three configurations of grown CNTs on the fiber surface including axially, radially and randomly oriented, the mechanical...