Investigation of mechanical properties of composite materials made of carbon fibers with 1x1 Rib knitted structures

Composite materials are being used in every area of our lives. Besides having excellent properties of carbon fibers, curretenly they have limited usage due to the high cost of the carbon materials.. In this study, the definition of carbon fibers and composite materials given with their usage and production methods. In the experimental studies, composite materials made from carbon fibers that satisfy the needs of modern era.In the experimental part of this study, two different types of knitted carbon fabrics were manufatured. Then, knitted fabrics were converted into a composite plate. Tensile and shear strength of the plates were measured in order to obtain the mechanical proerties such as the tensile strengh and elongation and shear strength and elongation, and young modulus. The data obtained from the experimental results were evaluated and compared statistically.