Evaluating the In-Plane Strength and Vibrational Behaviour of Z-Pinned Fibre-Reinforced Composites

Fibre-reinforced composites are widely utilised in weight-sensitive engineering applications due to their superior structural stiffness and lightweight characteristics. In this study, the impact of embedding fibrous z-pins on the tensile and vibrational properties of co-cured glass/epoxy laminates was investigated through experimental methods. The fibrous pins were embedded at three different volume fractions (0.5