COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON RECENT DEVELOPMENT OF HYBRID FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER SYSTEM FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING

The reinforced polymer composite widely used in different application of civil engineering. Polymer composite are lightweight and easy to manufacture. Hybrid fiber reinforced polymer (HFRP) system is emerging as an innovative solution in construction industry. Integrations of different type of fiber such as Glass, Carbon, Basalt, Aramid, Steel Wire mesh and natural fiber to achieve the desire properties and also enhance the structural performance. The hybrid fiber has been designed to enhance mechanical and thermal properties relative to composites reinforced with a single type of fiber. Hybrid fiber composites consist of a combination of two or more fibers along with various matrix systems. The different type of fiber combine with suitable matrix for producing hybrid fiber composites using different type of fabrication technique. The hybrid fiber composite used in various application of civil engineering. Hybrid reinforced fiber composite improves load bearing, crack resistance and dynamic stresses make them ideal for retrofitting system. Hybridization technique of fiber is very popular to improve properties of fibers. Combination of two or more fiber with same length but its different diameter provide advantages as compare of single fiber. Hybrid fiber can be made either in form of continuous form or discontinuous form. The continuous phase is called the matrix phase, while the discontinuous phase, which is stronger and harder, is called reinforcement. Hybrid fibers are used in many applications and replace the materials such as wood, wood fiber and conventional materials. Hybrid fiber shows unique properties that are difficult to achieve with single fiber. For manufacturing of hybrid fiber there are different technique to be used for different types of fibers. The processes of hand layup, comparison molding, and pultrusion are employed for the production of thermosetting polymers, whereas compression molding and hand layup are utilized to produce thermoplastics. Both compression molding and hand layup serve as prevalent techniques for fabricating hybrid fibre composites. This paper Provide a comprehensive review on recent advancement in HFRP material focusing on fabrication technique and structural application.