The purpose of this study is to characterize the damping properties of Polyarylate fiber reinforced plastics. The damping properties of the composites laminates were evaluated by vibration test. Also, the effects of the stacking sequence of the Polyarylate-Carbon hybrid composites on damping properties were examined. Plain weave Polyarylate and Carbon have been used as reinforcing materials. It is recognized that damping properties of polyarylate fiber composites are greater than that of carbon fiber composites. Further, polyarylate-outside clustered configuration gives higher damping properties.
