scholarly journals Metal Fibre Reinforced Composite – Potentialities and Tasks

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 096369350901800 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Schmeer ◽  
M. Steeg ◽  
M. Maier ◽  
P. Mitschang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compression Molding ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Absorbed Energy ◽  
Steel Fibres ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Temperature And Pressure ◽  
Perfect Interface ◽  
Pressure Controlled ◽  
Material Tests

Steel fibres and Twintex® materials were prepared by compaction with a continuous compression molding press, equipped with temperature and pressure controlled plates. The material itself was observed by SEM analysis and mechanical properties were examined by different material tests. In spite of a non perfect interface and bonding the mechanical properties such as stiffness and strength were increased by adding steel fibres to Twintex® material. Even the specific values of stiffness and absorbed energy could be enhanced considerably.

Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Hemp-Banana-Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 167-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Bhoopathi ◽  
C. Deepa ◽  
G. Sasikala ◽  
M. Ramesh
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Failure ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Reinforced Composite

Due to desirable properties and its role of natural and manmade fibers reinforced composite materials are growing in a faster rate in the field of engineering and technology. Now-a-days the treated natural composites are serves better in terms of corrosive resistance, and other desirable properties when compared to the traditional materials. The main aim of this experimental study is to fabricate and investigate the mechanical properties such as tensile strengths, flexural strengths and impact strengths of NaOH treated and hemp-banana-glass fibers reinforced hybrid composites. From the experimental results, it has been noted that the treated hemp-banana-glass fibers reinforced hybrid epoxy composites exhibited superior properties and used as an alternate material for synthetic fiber reinforced composite materials. Morphological studies are carried out to analyze the interfacial characteristics, internal structures, fiber failure mode and fractured surfaces by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis.

Evaluation of mechanical properties of e-glass and aloe vera fiber reinforced with polyester and epoxy resin matrices

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-248
Author(s):  
Jenarthanan M.P. ◽  
Karthikeyan Marappan ◽  
Giridharan R.
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced

Purpose The need for seeking alternate materials with increased performance in the field of composites revived this research, to prepare and evaluate the mechanical properties of e-glass and aloe vera fiber-reinforced with polyester and epoxy resin matrices. Design/methodology/approach The composites are prepared by hand layup method using E-glass and aloe vera fibers with length 5-6 mm. The resin used in the preparation of composites was epoxy and polyester. Fiber-reinforced composites were synthesized at 18:82 fiber–resin weight percentages. Samples prepared were tested to evaluate its mechanical and physical properties, such as tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength, hardness and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Findings SEM analysis revealed the morphological features. E-glass fiber-reinforced epoxy composite exhibited better mechanical properties than other composite samples. The cross-linking density of monomers of the epoxy resin and addition of the short chopped E-glass fibers enhanced the properties of E-glass epoxy fiber-reinforced composite. Originality/value This research work enlists the properties of e-glass and aloe vera fiber-reinforced with polyester and epoxy resin matrices which has not been attempted so far.

scholarly journals Influence of Alkali Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Coir and Abaca Fibers

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 2636
Author(s):  
Petr Valášek ◽  
Miroslav Müller ◽  
Vladimír Šleger ◽  
Viktor Kolář ◽  
Monika Hromasová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Alkali Treatment ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Cellulose Fibers ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Vegetable Fibers

Composite materials with natural fillers have been increasingly used as an alternative to synthetically produced materials. This trend is visible from a representation of polymeric composites with natural cellulose fibers in the automotive industry of the European Union. This trend is entirely logical, owing to a preference for renewable resources. The experimental program itself follows pronounced hypotheses and focuses on a description of the mechanical properties of untreated and alkali-treated natural vegetable fibers, coconut and abaca fibers. These fibers have great potential for use in composite materials. The results and discussion sections contribute to an introduction of an individual methodology for mechanical property assessment of cellulose fibers, and allows for a clear definition of an optimal process of alkalization dependent on the content of hemicellulose and lignin in vegetable fibers. The aim of this research was to investigate the influence of alkali treatment on the surface microstructure and tensile properties of coir and abaca fibers. These fibers were immersed into a 5% solution of NaOH at laboratory temperature for a time interval of 30 min, 1 h, 2 h, 3 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, and 48 h, rinsed and dried. The fiber surface microstructures before and after the alkali treatment were evaluated by SEM (scanning electron microscopy). SEM analysis showed that the alkali treatment in the NaOH solution led to a gradual connective material removal from the fiber surface. The effect of the alkali is evident from the visible changes on the surface of the fibers.

scholarly journals Study of the Preparation and Properties of TPS/PBSA/PLA Biodegradable Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Yuxuan Wang ◽  
Yuke Zhong ◽  
Qifeng Shi ◽  
Sen Guo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Resistance ◽  
Thermoplastic Starch ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Biodegradable Composites ◽  
Phase Compatibility

Thermoplastic starch/butyl glycol ester copolymer/polylactic acid (TPS/PBSA/PLA) biodegradable composites were prepared by melt-mixing. The structure, microstructure, mechanical properties and heat resistance of the TPS/PBSA/PLA composites were studied by Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), tensile test and thermogravimetry tests, respectively. The results showed that PBSA or PLA could bind to TPS by hydrogen bonding. SEM analysis showed that the composite represents an excellent dispersion and satisfied two-phase compatibility when the PLA, TPS and PBSA blended by a mass ration of 10, 30, and 60. The mechanical properties and the heat resistance of TPS/PBSA/PLA composite were improved by adding PLA with content less than 10%, according to the testing results.

scholarly journals Effect of Elevated Temperature on Mechanical Properties of High-Volume Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete, Mortar and Paste Cured at Room Temperature

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1473
Author(s):  
Jun Zhao ◽  
Kang Wang ◽  
Shuaibin Wang ◽  
Zike Wang ◽  
Zhaohui Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Residual Strength ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Geopolymer Concrete ◽  
Ordinary Concrete ◽  
Exposure Temperature

This paper presents results from experimental work on mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete, mortar and paste prepared using fly ash and blended slag. Compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and flexural strength tests were conducted on large sets of geopolymer and ordinary concrete, mortar and paste after exposure to elevated temperatures. From Thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscope (SEM) test results, the geopolymer exhibits excellent resistance to elevated temperature. Compressive strengths of C30, C40 and C50 geopolymer concrete, mortar and paste show incremental improvement then followed by a gradual reduction, and finally reach a relatively consistent value with an increase in exposure temperature. The higher slag content in the geopolymer reduces residual strength and the lower exposure temperature corresponding to peak residual strength. Resistance to elevated temperature of C40 geopolymer concrete, mortar and paste is better than that of ordinary concrete, mortar and paste at the same grade. XRD, TGA and SEM analysis suggests that the heat resistance of C–S–H produced using slag is lower than that of sulphoaluminate gel (quartz and mullite, etc.) produced using fly ash. This facilitates degradation of C30, C40 and C50 geopolymer after exposure to elevated temperatures.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the influence of design in the mechanical properties of honeycomb cores used in composite panels

2021 ◽  
pp. 146442072098519
Author(s):  
A Miranda ◽  
M Leite ◽  
L Reis ◽  
E Copin ◽  
MF Vaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Sandwich Composite ◽  
Composite Panels ◽  
Distribution Analysis ◽  
Absorbed Energy ◽  
Fused Filament Fabrication ◽  
Subtractive Manufacturing

The aerospace, automotive, and marine industries are heavily reliant on sandwich panels with cellular material cores. Although honeycombs with hexagonal cells are the most commonly used geometries as cores, recently there have been new alternatives in the design of lightweight structures. The present work aims to evaluate the mechanical properties of metallic and polymeric honeycomb structures, with configurations recently proposed and different in-plane orientations, produced by additive and subtractive manufacturing processes. Structures with configurations such as regular hexagonal honeycomb (Hr), lotus (Lt), and hexagonal honeycomb with Plateau borders (Pt), with 0°, 45°, and 90° orientations were analyzed. To evaluate its properties, three-point bending tests were performed, both experimentally and by numerical modeling, by means of the finite element method. Honeycombs of two aluminum alloys and polylactic acid were fabricated. The structures produced in aluminum were obtained either by selective laser melting technology or by machining, while polylactic acid structures were obtained by material extrusion using fused filament fabrication. From the stress distribution analysis and the load–displacement curves, it was possible to evaluate the strength, stiffness, and absorbed energy of the structures. Failure modes were also analyzed for polylactic acid honeycombs. In general, a strong correlation was observed between numerical and experimental results. The results show that the stiffness and absorbed energy increase in the order, Hr, Pt, Lt, and with the orientation through the sequence, 45°, 90°, 0°. Thus, Lt structures with 0° orientation seem to be good alternatives to the traditional honeycombs used in sandwich composite panels for those industrial applications where low weight, high stiffness, and large energy-absorbing capacity are required.

Crystal Phase Formation and Mechanical Properties of Lithium Disilicate Glass-Ceramics for Dental Restoration

2010 ◽  
Vol 177 ◽  
pp. 447-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Zhang ◽  
Yi Wen Hu ◽  
Yin Wu ◽  
Wen Jie Si
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Phase Formation ◽  
Glass Ceramics ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Lithium Disilicate ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Dental Restoration ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Crystal Phase ◽  
High Temperature Xrd

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the crystal phase formation behavior and its influence on the mechanical properties of LiO2-SiO2-P2O5 glass-ceramics system. High temperature XRD was used to analyze the crystal phase formation in situ. The crystalline phases in the material both before and after heat-treatment were also analyzed. The flexural strength was measured by three-point bending test according to ISO 6872:2008(E). The SEM analysis showed that the high strength of the glass-ceramics is attributed to the continuous interlocking microstructure with fine lithium disilicate crystallines.

scholarly journals Mechanochemical Synthesis and Rapid Consolidation of Nanocrystalline 3NiAl-Al2O3Composites

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
In-Jin Shon ◽  
In-Yong Ko ◽  
Seung-Hoon Jo ◽  
Jung-Mann Doh ◽  
Jin-Kook Yoon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Mechanochemical Synthesis ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Nanocrystalline Materials ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Energy Ball ◽  
High Frequency Induction

Nanopowders of 3NiAl and Al2O3were synthesized from 3NiO and 5Al powders by high-energy ball milling. Nanocrystalline Al2O3reinforced composite was consolidated by high-frequency induction-heated sintering within 3 minutes from mechanochemically synthesized powders of Al2O3and 3NiAl. The advantage of this process is that it allows very quick densification to near theoretical density and inhibition grain growth. Nanocrystalline materials have received much attention as advanced engineering materials with improved physical and mechanical properties. The relative density of the composite was 97%. The average Vickers hardness and fracture toughness values obtained were 804 kg/mm2and 7.5 MPa⋅m1/2, respectively.

Multicriterion Optimization: A Tool in Advanced Materials Technology

1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianxiang Wang ◽  
Niels B. Thomsen ◽  
Bhushan L. Karihaloo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Laminate ◽  
Heuristic Approach ◽  
Optimization Process ◽  
Advanced Materials ◽  
Brittle Matrix ◽  
Multicriterion Optimization ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Applied Stresses ◽  
Empirical Approaches

Abstract This paper will demonstrate on two advanced materials — a fibre-reinforced composite laminate (FRC) and a transformation toughened ceramic (TTC) — the importance of multicriterion optimization in the production of useful advanced materials with enhanced mechanical properties. In a previous paper (Thomsen et al., 1994a), the authors have demonstrated the application of single-criterion optimization to these materials which are based on a brittle matrix and thus prone to cracking at very low applied stresses. The optimization process aims at altering their microstructure so that all their desirable mechanical properties are enhanced. Currently, the advanced materials technologists must take a heuristic approach to meeting the often competing requirements. The present paper will show how multicriterion optimization can come to the aid of the technologists and reduce their reliance on empirical approaches.

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