scholarly journals Finite Element Analysis of Ply Orientation Effect on Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Composite Material

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahesh Gund ◽  
R T Vyavahare
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Coir Fiber ◽  
Banana Plant ◽  
Element Analysis

In recent years, composite material is used as an alternative material for materials like metal, wood, etc. due to low in weight, strength to weight ratio and stiffness properties. Natural fibers like coir fiber, palm fiber, jute fiber, banana plant fiber, etc have low cost, easy availability and less harmful to human body. Also, carbon fiber having various properties such as high strength to weight ratio, rigidity, good tensile strength, fatigue resistance, fire resistance/not flammable, high thermal conductivity. This research work aims to find out the mechanical properties of Carbon fiber, Coir fiber and Epoxy composite material with different ply orientations angles by using FEA software Ansys APDL R15.0.

Preparation and Mechanical Characterization of Jute-PP and Coir-PP Bio-Composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 122-132
Author(s):  
Tippusultan ◽  
V.N. Gaitonde
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Synthetic Fibers ◽  
Fiber Loading ◽  
High Initial Cost ◽  
Full Factorial

Polymers reinforced with synthetic fibers such as glass and carbon offer advantages of high stiffness and strength to weight ratio compared to conventional materials. Despite these advantages, the prevalent use of synthetic fiber-reinforced polymer composite has a tendency to demur because of high initial cost and most importantly their adverse environmental impact. On the contrary, the increased interest in using natural fibers as reinforcement in plastics to substitute conventional synthetic fibers in automobile applications has become one of the main concerns to study the potential of using natural fibers as reinforcement for polymers. In this regard, an investigative study has been carried out to make potential utilization of natural fibers such as Jute and Coir as reinforcements, which are cheap and abundantly available in India. The objective of the present research work is to study the effects of fiber loading and particle size; fiber loading and fiber length on the mechanical properties of Jute-PP and Coir-PP bio-composites respectively. The experiments were planned as per full factorial design (FFD) and response surface methodology (RSM) based second order mathematical models of mechanical properties have been developed. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) has been employed to check the adequacy of the developed models. From the parametric analysis, it is revealed that Jute-PP bio-composites exhibit better mechanical properties when compared to Coir-PP bio-composites.

scholarly journals Mechanical Behavior of Coir Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites with Variable Fiber Lengths

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 3006-3011
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fiber Length ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Coir Fiber ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Fiber Treatment

Most studies on the application of natural fibers as reinforcement in polymer composites are growing as a result of the changes in characteristics that fibers can provide for the product. This can be achieved by manufacturing of composites using Hand Layup process. The 2% NaOH fiber treatment was performed to improve fiber-matrix interfaces making spathefibre-reinforced composites better mechanical characteristics. Filler loadings as 5% by volume of coir fiber are selected as reinforcement in composites. The varying lengths of fiber chosen as 5mm, 10mm & 15mm and resin-hardner ratio are maintained as 10:0.8. A total 3 numbers of plates with volume as 300 х 300 х 4 mm3 were produced and specimens as per the various ASTM standard were tested to determine the ultimate various Mechanical properties for different configuration. The strength of epoxy resin / coir fiber composites was noticed at a maximum 15 mm (15.27 N / mm2 ) fiber length. The maximum impact strength of the charpy was also 15 mm fiber length (9.87 kJ / m2 ).The Experimental results were validated using a numerical method technique in FEA software. The obtained results by experimentation and Finite Element Analysis are very much closer to each other. The results show good mechanical properties and hint us as a replacement for conventional materials in industrial applications.

Characterisation and Object-Oriented Finite Element Modelling of Polypropylene/ Organoclay Nanocomposites

2007 ◽  
Vol 334-335 ◽  
pp. 841-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Dong ◽  
Debes Bhattacharyya ◽  
P.J. Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Modelling ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Object Oriented ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Maleated Polypropylene

Although much research work has been conducted on the production and characterisation of polypropylene/organoclay nanocomposites, the effects of nanoscale fillers with respect to actual morphology through numerical modelling have been rarely addressed. This paper describes a unique development from fabrication and experimental characterisation to the numerical modelling of polypropylene/organoclay nanocomposites based on the real mapping of nano/microstructures. Twin screw extrusion is used with a two-step masterbatch compounding method to prepare such nanocomposites with organoclays (ranging between 1wt% and 10wt%) and maleated polypropylene (1:1 weight ratio). The material characterisation using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMTA) are conducted and mechanical properties are determined by tensile, flexural and impact tests. Finally, computational models are established by using an innovative object-oriented finite element analysis code (OOF) to predict the overall mechanical properties of nanocomposites.

scholarly journals Finite element analysis of natural fibers composites: A review

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 853-875 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Alhijazi ◽  
Qasim Zeeshan ◽  
Zhaoye Qin ◽  
Babak Safaei ◽  
Mohammed Asmael
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Type Model ◽  
Element Analysis

AbstractNatural fiber composites (NFCs) also termed as biocomposites offer an alternative to the existing synthetic fiber composites, due to their advantages such as abundance in nature, relatively low cost, lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio, and most importantly their environmental aspects such as biodegradability, renewability, recyclability, and sustainability. Researchers are investigating in depth the properties of NFC to identify their reliability and accessibility for being involved in aircrafts, automotive, marine, sports’ equipment, and other engineering fields. Modeling and simulation (M&S) of NFCs is a valuable method that contributes in enhancing the design and performance of natural fibers composite. Recently many researchers have applied finite element analysis to analyze NFCs’ characteristics. This article aims to present a comprehensive review on recent developments in M&S of NFCs through classifying the research according to the analysis type, NFC type, model type, simulation platform and parameters, and research outcomes, shedding the light on the main applicable theories and methods in this area, aiming to let more experts know the current research status and also provide some guidance for relevant researches.

scholarly journals Mechanical Behaviour of Coconut Coir Fibre Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composite

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 2462-2465
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Coir Fiber ◽  
Coir Fibre

With low cost, simplicity of manufacturing and the abundant availability of natural fibers have tempted the researchers to try the available fibres and to investigate their possibility of using it for the purpose of reinforcement. Since Coir fiber is renewable, eco-friendly, less weight and has good mechanical performance it is considered as one of the best alternative to Carbon fiber. In this present work the ability of coir fibre in improving the mechanical characteristic has been studied. Four specimens having different weight fractions (5%,10%,15% &20%) of coir fiber with polyester matrix is prepared and their corresponding mechanical properties has been determined. In this work the fiber is treated with Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) for attaining good fiber separation and hand- lay-up practice have been employed for composite manufacturing. To find the mechanical characteristics of composite the following tests were performed on the prepared specimens like tensile test, Flexure and hardness test. Experimental result reveals that the composite with 15% coir fiber have a maximum tensile strength of 26.5Mpa From the Experimental results it is evident that the increase in coir fiber weight fraction results in improving the mechanical properties of the composite.

Analysis of Mechanical Properties in Zea Mays Straw Fiber Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 592-594 ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
P.G. Karuppanna Raja ◽  
M. Rajkumar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Zea Mays ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Two Samples

In recent year’s Natural Fibers reinforced composite (NFRC) are considered as a suitable alternative to engineering material due to their advantages like low cost, low density, high strength and stiffness to weight ratio, resistance to breakage during processing, low energy consumption, a lesser amount of pollutant emissions and biodegradable materials. They have excellent properties and are being extensively used in verity of engineering application like aircraft and aerospace etc.This paper examines the mechanical properties of Zea Mays Straw powder (ZMSp) particles reinforced polyester composites with the aim of producing a composite material showing enhanced properties for engineering applications. Zea mays straw particles were added in different volume fractions into polyester matrix at 5, 10 and 15 gram respectively. Composite samples were produced from these mixtures and the effect of the tensile properties of the composites was investigated. The tensile strength, tensile modulus values increases as the zea mays straw powder. Among the three samples the 15gram added Zea mays composite bar gives better tensile modulus and strength than the other two samples.

Development of Banana/Coir Natural Fibers Reinforced Polypropylene Hybrid Composites: The Effect of MA-g-PP (Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polypropylene) on Mechanical Properties and Thermal Properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 85-97
Author(s):  
Gunturu Bujjibabu ◽  
Vemulapalli Chittaranjan Das ◽  
Malkapuram Ramakrishna ◽  
Konduru Nagarjuna
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Coupling Agent ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Coir Fiber ◽  
Banana Fiber ◽  
C Fibers

Banana/Coir fiber reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites was formulated by using twin screw extruder and injection molding machine. Specimens were prepared untreated and treated B/C Hybrid composites with 4% and 8% of MA-g-PP to increase its compatibility with the polypropylene matrix. Both the without MA-g-PP and with MA-g-PP B/C hybrid composites was utilized and three levels of B/C fiber loadings 15/5, 10/10 and 5/15 % were used during manufacturing of B/C reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites. In this work mechanical performance (tensile, flexural and impact strengths) of untreated and treated (coupling agent) with 4% and 8% of MA-g-PP B/C fibers reinforced polypropylene hybrid composite have been investigated. Treated with MA-g-PP B/C fibers reinforced specimens explored better mechanical properties compared to untreated B/C fibers reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites. Mechanical tests represents that tensile, flexural and impact strength increases with increase in concentration of coupling agent compared to without coupling agent MA-g-PP hybrid composites . B/C fibers reinforced polymer composites exhibited higher tensile, flexural and impact strength at 5% of Banana fiber, 15% of fiber Coir in the presence of 8% of MA-g-PP compared to 4% of MA-g-PP and untreated hybrid composites. The percentage of water absorption in the B/C fibers reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites resisted due to the presence of coupling agent MA-g-PP and thermogravimetry analysis (TGA) also has done.

Buckling analysis of natural fiber reinforced composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Celal Çakıroğlu ◽  
Gebrail Bekdaş
Keyword(s):  
Composite Plate ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Types ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Element Analysis

In the recent years natural fiber reinforced composites are increasingly receiving attention from the researchers and engineers due to their mechanical properties comparable to the conventional synthetic fibers and due to their ease of preparation, low cost and density, eco-friendliness and bio-degradability. Natural fibers such as kenaf or flux are being considered as a viable replacement for glass, aramid or carbon. Extensive experimental studies have been carried out to determine the mechanical behavior of different natural fiber types such as the elastic modulus, tensile strength, flexural strength and the Poisson’s ratio. This paper presents a review of the various experimental studies in the field of fiber reinforced composites while summarizing the research outcome about the elastic properties of the major types of natural fiber reinforced composites. Furthermore, the performance of a kenaf reinforced composite plate is demonstrated using finite element analysis and results are compared to a glass fiber reinforced laminated composite plate.

scholarly journals Experimental and Numerical Study on the Effect of Creep Behavior on Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Yttrium Oxide Powder

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 203-213
Author(s):  
B.H. Abed ◽  
K.J. Jadee ◽  
A.A. Battawi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Elasticity Modulus ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Creep Behaviour ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Creep Characteristics

AbstractThe creep test is one of the important approaches to determining some mechanical properties of composite materials. This study was carried out to investigate the creep behaviour of an epoxy composite material that was reinforced with Y2O3 powder at weight ratios of 2%, 7%, 12%, 17% and 22%. Each volume ratio was subjected to five loads over the range of 1N to5N at a constant temperature of 16 ± 2°C. In this work, creep behaviour, stress and elasticity modulus were studied through experimental and numerical analyses. Results showed that increasing the weight ratio of Y2O3 powder enhanced creep characteristics.

Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Silk and Epoxy Composite Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 889 ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
Norie A. Akeel ◽  
Vinod Kumar ◽  
Omar S. Zaroog
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Mechanical Test ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Equivalent Strength ◽  
Test Impact

This research Investigates the new composite materials are fabricated of two or more materials raised. The fibers material from the sources of natural recycled materials provides certain benefits above synthetic strengthening material given that very less cost, equivalent strength, less density, and the slightest discarded difficulties. In the current experiments, silk and fiber-reinforced epoxy composite material is fabricated and the mechanical properties for the composite materials are assessed. New composite materials samples with the dissimilar fiber weight ratio were made utilizing the compression Molding processes with the pressure of 150 pa at a temperature of 80 °C. All samples were exposed to the mechanical test like a tensile test, impact loading, flexural hardness, and microscopy. The performing results are the maximum stress is 33.4MPa, elastic modulus for the new composite material is 1380 MPa, and hardness value is 20.64 Hv for the material resistance to scratch, SEM analysis of the microstructure of new composite materials with different angles of layers that are more strength use in industrial applications.

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