scholarly journals Mechanical properties of polyester composite reinforced fibers hybrid bamboo - Musa acuminata stem fiber as raw material of rear bumper vehicle

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 001-007
Author(s):  
Sujita Darmo Darmo ◽  
Rudy Sutanto Sutanto
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Elasticity Modulus ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Musa Acuminata ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Polyester Composite ◽  
Polyester Composites

In the present study fiber hybrid (bamboo fiber and Musa acuminata stem fibers (MASF) were reinforced polyester composite, for enhancing mechanical properties. The natural fibers composite has gained its importance due to its low cost, substitute for artificial fiber, low price, able to reduce sound, environmentally friendly, has a low density, good fit and ability to absorb impact energy. It’s possible to use it as a vehicle accessory such as a rear bumper vehicle. This study aims to investigate the tensile stress-strain, elasticity modulus and the microstructure of fracture of polyester fiberglass composite reinforced bamboo fiber and MASF hybrid. Polyester matrix type 157 is used BQTN and G3253T, MEKPO catalyst. The mechanical properties test was carried out by universal testing machine (UTM) test instrument, observing the microstructure of the occurrence of fracture by using scanning electron microscope (SEM). The test specimens produced the vacuum infusion method. The results of this study indicate that the addition of more MASF and the outer layer content can increase the tensile strength, elasticity modulus of polyester composites reinforced MASF with woven, random arrangement is better than that of polyester composites reinforced bamboo fiber. So that in the manufacture of polyester composites reinforced hybrid fiber the use of more MASF than bamboo fiber can provide better tensile strength and elasticity modulus. The configuration with the outer MASF layer can also increase the value of tensile strength, elasticity modulus on the specimen compared to the configuration with bamboo fiber outside. The microstructure of fracture for fiber for each configuration of MASF content there are long fibers and also in bamboo fibers there are fibers that are pulled out. The diameter of the bamboo fiber reinforcement is larger so that the load transfer is not as effective as MASF.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties for Elephant Dung and its Utilization as a Raw Material Composites Sheet: A Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Rohit Kumar ◽  
Ramratan . ◽  
Anupam Kumar ◽  
Rajinder Singh Smagh
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Elephant Dung

Elephant dung is an excellent source of cellulosic fiber that is a basic requirement for paper making. But they contributed to very small percentage production of elephant dung. So, researchers are trying to find a new area of utilization of elephant dung fiber pulp as in reinforcement’s polymer composite. In this experiment element dung fiber pulp in the natural fiber component chemically treated with alkaline and soda AQ solution in this study, it has been aimed to use elephant dung fiber pulp in composite material and to study mechanical properties of the produced material. The produced composite samples were then characterized using tensile test, Izod impact test, thickness test. The fracture surface of the polymer composite sample was also inspected with the help of SEM. The content of elephant dung fiber pulp is varied (35%, 45%, 55%) weight percentage whereas the epoxy resin is varied (50%, 40%, 30%) percentage is kept constant 15% in hardener. The entire sample has been tested in a universal testing machine as per ASTM standard for tensile strength and impact strength. It is observed that composite with 35% fiber pulp is having the highest tensile strength of 4mm 6.445 Mpa and 8mm 11.80 Mpa. The impact strength of composite with 35% fiber pulp washes highest than 45% to 55% dung fiber pulp. This produces composite sheet will be used for the surfboards, sporting goods, building panel this not only reduces the cost but also save from environmental pollution.

scholarly journals Influence of Fibre Parameters on Mechanical Properties of Sansevieria Cylindrica Polyester Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4S4) ◽  
pp. 212-215
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Fibre Length ◽  
Curing Temperature ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Increase With Increase ◽  
Composite Slabs ◽  
Polyester Composite ◽  
Polyester Matrix ◽  
Polyester Composites

The sansevieria cylindrica polyester composite slabs are made by compression molding technique using virgin fibres for varying fibre length ( 30 mm, 40 mm, 50 mm) and different weight percentage ( 20%wt, 30% wt, 40%wt, 50% wt ) under room curing temperature and their mechanical properties have been studied. The inclusion of sansevieria cylindrica fibre as reinforcement into polyester matrix improves the flexural and tensile strength till a certain weight percentage, then it decreases drastically by further addition of fibre. It is observed that the mechanical properties of the composites increase with increase in fibre length from 30mm to 40 mm and there is decrease in their strengths for fibre length of 50 mm.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF OIL PALM FIBRES VOLUME FRACTION ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYESTER COMPOSITES

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (23) ◽  
pp. 4459-4470 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. F. YOUSIF
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Single Fibre ◽  
Volume Fractions ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Polyester Composite ◽  
Polyester Composites

The effect of two types of oil palm fibres (bunch and fruit) on mechanical properties of polyester composites is examined in the current work considering different volume fractions. Tensile, compression, and flexural properties of the composites were investigated. In addition to that, tensile strengths were calculated theoretically using Hirsch model. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to observe the fracture mechanism of the specimens. Single fibre pull-out tests were performed to determine the interfacial shear strength between polyester resin and both types of oil palm fibres. Results revealed that both types of oil palm fibres enhanced the mechanical performance of polyester composites. At a higher volume fraction (40–50%), tensile strength of the polyester composite was improved, i.e., 2.5 times improvement in the tensile strength value. Experimental tensile strength values of oil palm bunch/polyester composites have a good correlation with the theoretical results, especially at low volume fractions of fibre. Flexural strength of polyester worsened with oil palm fibres at all volume fractions of fibre.

scholarly journals Comparison of different microstructure scaffolds for tissue regeneration

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andžela Šešok ◽  
Deividas Mizeras ◽  
Algirdas Vaclovas Valiulis ◽  
Julius Griškevičius ◽  
Mangirdas Malinauskas
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Regeneration ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Bending Tests ◽  
Universal Testing Machine ◽  
Universal Testing ◽  
3D Printed

In this work we aim to determine the mechanical properties of 3D printed PLA objects having various orientation woodpile microarchitectures. In this work we chose three different 3D microarchitectures: woodpile BCC (each layer consists of parallel logs which are rotated 90 deg every next layer), woodpile FCC (every layer is additionally shifted half of the period in respect to the previous parallel log layer) and a rotating woodpile 60 deg (each layer is rotated 60 deg in respect to the previous one). Compressive and bending tests were carried out TIRAtest2300 universal testing machine. We found that 60 deg rotating woodpile geometry had the highest values which was approximately 3 times than the BCC or FCC log arrangements. Thus we prove that employing low-cost equipment and applying the same raw material one can create objects of desired rigidity.

Study of Bismuth Telluride Crystal Strength

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
A. A. Gorbatovskiy
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Bismuth Telluride ◽  
Elasticity Modulus ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Bend Testing ◽  
Instron Testing Machine ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Semiconductor Properties

The article presents results of strength tests of bismuth telluride prismatic samples obtained by growing crystals. These crystals have semiconductor properties and are used in the heat machines, the run-ability of which largely depends on the strength of crystals. Data available in the literature are significantly different from each other. It has been shown that, the most consistent strength tests results are obtained in case of bend testing. The measurement results of the elasticity modulus and tensile strength are given. For tests, an INSTRON testing machine with maximum direct stress of the 1000 H was used.

scholarly journals Styrene–Acrylic Emulsion with “Transition Layer” for Damping Coating: Synthesis and Characterization

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1406
Author(s):  
Daoyuan Chen ◽  
Mingjin Ding ◽  
Zhixiong Huang ◽  
Yanbing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Transition Layer ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Latex Film ◽  
Seeded Emulsion Polymerization ◽  
Acrylic Emulsion ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical

In order to study the dynamic mechanical properties of styrene–acrylic latex with a core/shell structure, a variety of latexes were synthesized by semi-continuous seeded emulsion polymerization based on “particle design” with the same material. The latexes were characterized by rotary viscosimeter, dynamic light scattering (DLS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscope (TEM), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), and universal testing machine. The effects of difference at the glass transition temperature (Tg) of core and shell and the introduction of the “transition layer” on the damping and mechanical properties of latex film were studied. The results indicate that as the Tg of core and shell gets closer, the better the compatibility of core and shell, from phase separation to phase continuity. Furthermore, the introduction of the “transition layer” can effectively improve the tensile strength and tan δ (max) of the latex film. The tensile strength and maximum loss factor (f = 1 Hz) of latex with the “transition layer” increased by 36.73% and 29.11% respectively compared with the latex without the “transition layer”. This work provides a reference for the design of emulsion for damping coating.

Performance of Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Composites: Mechanical Properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 284-293
Author(s):  
Norliana Bakar ◽  
Siew Choo Chin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Vinyl Ester ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Volume Fractions

Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) made from synthetic fiber had been widely used for strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures in the past decades. Due to its high cost, detrimental to the environment and human health, natural fiber composites becoming the current alternatives towards a green and environmental friendly material. This paper presents an investigation on the mechanical properties of bamboo fiber reinforced composite (BFRC) with different types of resins. The BFRC specimens were prepared by hand lay-up method using epoxy and vinyl-ester resins. Bamboo fiber volume fractions, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% and 50% was experimentally investigated by conducting tensile and flexural test, respectively. Results showed that the tensile and flexural strength of bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composite (BFREC) was 63.2% greater than the bamboo fiber reinforced vinyl-ester composite (BFRVC). It was found that 45% of bamboo fiber volume fraction on BFREC exhibited the highest tensile strength compared to other BFRECs. Meanwhile, 40% bamboo fiber volume fraction of BFRVC showed the highest tensile strength between bamboo fiber volume fractions for BFRC using vinyl-ester resin. Studies showed that epoxy-based BFRC exhibited excellent results compared to the vinyl-ester-based composite. Further studies are required on using BFRC epoxy-based composite in various structural applications and strengthening purposes.

Hybridization effect on mechanical properties of short basalt/jute fiber-reinforced polyester composites

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 343-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pandian Amuthakkannan ◽  
Vairavan Manikandan ◽  
Jebbas Thangaiah Winowlin Jappes ◽  
Marimuthu Uthayakumar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Jute Fiber ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Polyester Composites

AbstractMechanical properties of fiber reinforcement that can be obtained by the introduction of basalt fibers in jute fiber-reinforced polyester composites have been analyzed experimentally. Basalt/jute fiber-reinforced hybrid polymer composites were fabricated with a varying fiber percentage by using compression molding techniques. The fabricated composite plates were subjected to mechanical testing to estimate tensile strength, flexural strength and impact strength of the composites. The effect of fiber content on basalt/jute fiber in the composites has been studied. Addition of jute fiber into basalt fiber composite makes it a cost-effective one. Incorporation of basalt fiber into the composites was at approximately 10%, 20%, up to 90%, and the jute fiber percentage was reduced from 90%, 80%, to 10% correspondingly. Mechanical properties were investigated as per ASTM standards. Tensile and flexural strengths were tested by using a computer-assisted universal testing machine, and impact strength by using an Izod impact tester. It has been observed that the addition of jute fiber to the basalt fiber polyester composites enhanced the mechanical properties. Water absorption of hybrid composites was also analyzed and was found to be proportional to fiber percentage.

The Effect of Yarn Linear Density on Mechanical Properties of Plain Woven Kenaf Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composite

2013 ◽  
Vol 465-466 ◽  
pp. 962-966 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Pahmi bin Saiman ◽  
Mohd Saidin Bin Wahab ◽  
Mat Uzir Wahit
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Linear Density ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Composite Panel ◽  
Composite Yarn ◽  
Polyester Composite ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Woven Kenaf

To produce a good quality of dry fabric for reinforced material in a natural-based polymer composite, yarn linear density should be in consideration. A woven kenaf dry fabric with three different linear densities of 276tex, 413.4tex and 759tex were produced. The fabrics with different linear densities were been optimize with the assistance of WiseTex software. The optimized dry fabrics were infused with unsaturated polyester to produce composite panel using vacuum infusion process. The composites properties were tested on the tensile strength, flexural strength and the impact strength. The result shows that the mechanical properties of the composite increased when the yarn linear densities increased.

Effect of Nano Clay on Mechanical Behavior of Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 877 ◽  
pp. 294-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kundan Patel ◽  
Jay Patel ◽  
Piyush Gohil ◽  
Vijaykumar Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Clay Content ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Nano Clay ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Polyester Composite

Composite materials play a vital role in many industrial applications. Researchers are working on fabrication of new composite materials worldwide to enhance the applicability of these materials. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of Nano clay loading as filler on the mechanical properties of the bamboo fiber yarn reinforced polyester composite. Five different types of composite specimen were prepared with Nano clay loadings of 0 to 4 % weight fraction using hand lay-up technique. It was observed that the composite sheet with 1 wt % nano clay content exhibited the optimized tensile and flexural strength. However the mechanical properties tend to decrease with addition of nano clay content from 2 to 4 wt %. In spite of that the values of mechanical properties with 2 and 3 wt % nano clay content is higher than 0 wt % nano clay content.

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