scholarly journals Mechanical Behaviour of Areca Nut, Sunn Hemp Natural Fibers and E-Glass Fibers Reinforced With Epoxy Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1092-1101 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Automobile Industry ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Tensile Behaviour ◽  
Areca Nut ◽  
Sunn Hemp

In this paper, tensile behaviour of the natural fiber composites such as the areca nut composites and the sunn hemp composites were determined. The fibers were arranged in different orientations such as the uniaxial, biaxial and the criss-cross arrangements. For both the types of fiber composites, specimens were made with and without the incorporation of E-glass fibers. Comparisons were done on the basis of fiber orientation, E-glass fibers incorporation and the type of natural fiber used. Initially, the fibers were treated with alkali, i.e. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in order to get better bonding at the fiber-matrix interface. The conventional hand lay-up technique followed by the soft compression molding technique was carried out for fabricating the composite specimens. It was inferred from the results that the tensile strength was more for uniaxial arrangement and the least for biaxial arrangement in case of both the fibers. Further, for both the fibers, E-glass fiber incorporation increased the tensile strength as compared to the non-incorporated E-glass fiber composites. Also, sunn hemp composites showed better tensile strength than areca nut composites. The research suggested that the areca nut and sunn hemp composites were assets to many potential applications that did not require very high load bearing capabilities. These examined composites can be considered as very reliable materials for fabrication of lightweight materials used in automobile industry, packaging materials, medical field, etc.

Tensile Strength of Banana – Bamboo – Glass Fiber Reinforced Natural Fiber Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 592-594 ◽  
pp. 1195-1199
Author(s):  
Ashwin Sailesh ◽  
C. Shanjeevi ◽  
J.Jeswin Arputhabalan
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Fiber Orientation ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced

The developments in the field of composite materials are growing tremendously day by day. One such development is the use of natural fibers as reinforcement in the composite material. This is attributed to the fact that natural fibers are environmental friendly, economical, easily available and non-abrasive. Mixing of natural fiber with Glass Fibers is finding increased applications. In this present investigation Banana – Bamboo – Glass fiber reinforced natural fiber composites is fabricated by Hand – Layup technique with varying fiber orientation such as [0°G, 90°BM, 0°BN, 0°G], [0°G, 0°BM, +45°BN, 0°G] and [0°G, 0°BM, 90°BN, 0°G] and are tested for its tensile strength. The tensile strength of the fabricated composites is evaluated. The results indicated that the natural fiber composite with the fiber orientation of [0°G, 0°BM, 90°BN, 0°G] can withstand more load when compared to the samples with other fiber orientation. Nomenclature Used: BN – Banana fiber BM – Bamboo fiber G – Glass fiber

A comparative analysis on tensile strength of dry and moisture absorbed hybrid kenaf/glass polymer composites

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
pp. 2050-2073 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Praveen Kumar ◽  
M Nalla Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites

Economic and environmental concerns lead the researchers toward development of sustainable and renewable materials of which reinforced composites are part of. The abundantly available natural fibers have attracted the researchers to study their performance as reinforcements and feasibility for making automobile components. The performance of composite materials is mainly assessed through their mechanical properties. However, natural fibers to date were mainly used as reinforcements to create bulk composite components with reduced cost rather than improved mechanical performances. Among the methods available for improving mechanical properties of the natural fiber composites, combined mercerization treatment, hybridization, and incorporation of fly ash fillers in the matrix are the best solutions. Therefore, the objective of this research is to evaluate the tensile properties of hybrid kenaf/glass composites with and without fly ash particulate filler as per ASTM standards. Moisture absorption behavior and its effect on the tensile properties of hybrid composites are also investigated. The results revealed that the addition of 10wt % fly ash particles with natural fiber composites increased the tensile strength of composites while hybridization with glass fibers reduced the water absorption properties.

Predicting the Best Tensile Strength of Banana-Bamboo-Glass Fiber Reinforced Natural Fiber Composites Using Taguchi Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 116-121
Author(s):  
Ashwin Sailesh ◽  
K. Palanikumar ◽  
R. Arunkumar ◽  
V. Nisanth ◽  
R. Vignesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Taguchi Method ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced

The developments in the field of composite materials are phenomenal. The use of natural fibers in the field of composite material is gaining importance. This is due to the advantages of natural fibers: they are eco-friendly, easily available, non-abrasive and cost effective. The combination of natural fiber with Glass fibers is used widely in many applications. In the current investigation Banana – Bamboo – Glass fiber reinforced composites is fabricated by Hand – Layup technique with varying fiber orientation and is tested for its tensile strength and the combination that would yield the best tensile strength is identified by using Taguchi Method.

Fire Properties of Elephant Grass Fiber and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 592-594 ◽  
pp. 380-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Ramanaiah ◽  
A.V. Ratna Prasad ◽  
K. Hema Chandra Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Heat Release ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Heat Release Rate ◽  
Release Rate ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Average Heat ◽  
Fire Properties

Natural fiber composites (NFC) and glass fiber composites (GFC) have been prepared by incorporating elephant grass fibers and glass fibers in to polyester matrix via hand layup technique. In this study, the fire properties of composites have been evaluated by cone calorimeter. The addition of elephant grass fiber has effectively reduced the average heat release rate (Av. HRR) and peak heat release rate (PHRR) of the matrix by 28 %, and 36 %, respectively. Maximum average heat rate emission and carbon monoxide yield of the bio composites decrease substantially compared with that of matrix. However, average carbon dioxide yield, and total smoke release values of matrix are slightly increased with the addition of the elephant grass fiber. The NFC ignites earlier, release greater levels of heat when compared with that of GFC. Average HRR, PHRR and THR values of NFC are about 39%, 71% and 38% greater than those of GFC, respectively. Further, theoretical models were used to predict time to flashover and FO classification of composites.

Bacterial cellulose-natural fiber composites produced by fibers extracted from banana peel waste

2020 ◽  
pp. 152808372092584
Author(s):  
Muhammad Awais Naeem ◽  
Qasim Siddiqui ◽  
Muhammad Rafique Khan ◽  
Muhammad Mushtaq ◽  
Muhammad Wasim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Bacterial Cellulose ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Banana Peel ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Banana Fibers

In recent times, there is a growing demand for low-cost raw materials, renewable resources, and eco-friendly end products. Natural fibers are considered as strong candidates to be used as a potential reinforcement for composite manufacturing. In the current study, natural fibers extracted from banana peel were coated with bacterial cellulose through a green biosynthesis approach as well as by a simple slurry dipping method. Thus, natural fibers from banana peel waste were used the first time, to produce bacterial cellulose-natural fiber composites. SEM analysis revealed good interaction between the hybrid fibers and the epoxy matrix. Thermal gravimetric analysis results revealed that the degradation temperature increases because of the addition of bacterial cellulose on fiber surface, which improves the thermal stability. The maximum thermal decomposition temperature (405°C) was noticed for nanocomposites reinforced by banana fibers with bacterial cellulose deposited on their surface. Whereas the lowest weight loss was also found for the same sample group. The highest tensile strength (57.95 MPa) was found for SBC-BP/epoxy, followed by DBC-BP/epoxy (54.73 MPa) and NBP/epoxy (45.32 MPa) composites, respectively. Composites reinforced by both types of hybrid banana fibers shown comparatively higher tensile performance as compared with the neat banana peel fiber-epoxy composites, which can be attributed to the high strength and stiffness associated with the bacterial cellulose. Overall, this study suggests a successful and green route for the fabrication of natural fiber-reinforced composites with improved properties such as tensile strength and thermal stability.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties of Abaca–Glass Fiber Composites Fabricated by Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Method

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 2719
Author(s):  
Marissa A. Paglicawan ◽  
Carlo S. Emolaga ◽  
Johanna Marie B. Sudayon ◽  
Kenneth B. Tria
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Failure Behavior ◽  
Glass Fiber Composites ◽  
Transfer Method

The application of natural fiber-reinforced composites is gaining interest in the automotive, aerospace, construction, and marine fields due to its advantages of being environmentally friendly and lightweight, having a low cost, and having a lower energy consumption during production. The incorporation of natural fibers with glass fiber hybrid composites may lead to some engineering and industrial applications. In this study, abaca/glass fiber composites were prepared using the vacuum-assisted resin transfer method (VARTM). The effect of different lamination stacking sequences of abaca–glass fibers on the tensile, flexural, and impact properties was evaluated. The morphological failure behavior of the fractured-tensile property was evaluated by 3D X-ray Computed Tomography and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The results of mechanical properties were mainly dependent on the volume fraction of abaca fibers, glass fibers, and the arrangement of stacking sequences in the laminates. The higher volume fraction of abaca fiber resulted in a decrease in mechanical properties causing fiber fracture, resin cracking, and fiber pullout due to poor bonding between the fibers and the matrix. The addition of glass woven roving in the composites increased the mechanical properties despite the occurrence of severe delamination between the abaca–strand mat glass fiber.

scholarly journals Development and Testing of Pine Apple and Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 2450-2453
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Synthetic Fibers ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced

Usage of Natural Fiber Composites (NFC) is increased rapidly due to the bio degradability nature of the fibers. These natural fibers are mixed with synthetic fibers to obtain better mechanical properties. In this study, pine apple and glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites are developed and their mechanical properties were evaluated. Composites were prepared by varying the fibers content and by using hand layup process with glass moulds of size 160 x 160 x 3 mm3 . The obtained laminates were sliced as per the ASTM criterion to test the properties. Higher glass fiber content in the composite specimen obtained higher mechanical properties. The composites can be utilized for the purpose of manufacturing components like doors panels, desks, roof tops etc.

Predicting the Best Flexural Strength of Banana-Bamboo-Glass Fiber Reinforced Natural Fiber Composites Using Taguchi Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 162-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwin Sailesh ◽  
K. Palanikumar ◽  
R. Arunkumar ◽  
P. Ramu ◽  
A. Maxwell Briston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Banana Fiber ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Day By Day

Over the past two to three decades the development in the field of composite material is immense and continues to be increasing. The utilization of natural fibers in the field of composites is increasing day by day. This is due the fact that natural fibers are eco-friendly, easily available, non-abrasive and economical. The combination of natural fiber with Glass fibers is finding increased applications. In the current investigation Banana – Bamboo – Glass fiber reinforced composites is fabricated by the method of Hand – Layup with variable fiber orientation and is tested for its flexural strength and the best flexural strength is identified by using Taguchi Methodology. Nomenclature Used: BN – Banana Fiber BM – Bamboo Fiber G – Glass fiber DOE – Design of Experiments S/N Ratio – Signal to Noise Ratio OA – Orthogonal Array.

scholarly journals Direct Comparison of the Structural Compression Characteristics of Natural and Synthetic Fiber-Epoxy Composites: Flax, Jute, Hemp, Glass and Carbon Fibers

Fibers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Mike R. Bambach
Keyword(s):  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Composite Channels ◽  
Natural And Synthetic

Recent decades have seen substantial interest in the use of natural fibers in continuous fiber reinforced composites, such as flax, jute and hemp. Considering potential applications, it is of particular interest how natural fiber composites compare to synthetic fiber composites, such as glass and carbon, and if natural fibers can replace synthetic fibers in existing applications. Many studies have made direct comparisons between natural and synthetic fiber composites via material coupon testing; however, few studies have made such direct comparisons of full structural members. This study presents compression tests of geometrically identical structural channel sections fabricated from fiber-epoxy composites of flax, jute, hemp, glass and carbon. Glass fiber composites demonstrated superior tension material coupon properties to natural fiber composites. However, for the same fiber mass, structural compression properties of natural fiber composite channels were generally equivalent to, or in some cases superior to, glass fiber composite channels. This indicates there is substantial potential for natural fibers to replace glass fibers in structural compression members. Carbon fiber composites were far superior to all other composites, indicating little potential for replacement with natural fibers.

Determination of Delamination and Tensile Strength of Drilled Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 592-594 ◽  
pp. 134-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Dilli Babu ◽  
K. Sivaji Babu ◽  
B. Uma Maheswar Gowd
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Glass Fiber Composites

A study has been carried out to investigate the delamination and tensile properties of drilled composites made by reinforcing the natural fibers like hemp, jute, banana and vakka into a polyester resin matrix. The fibers extracted by retting and manual processes have been used to fabricate the composites. These composites are tested for delamination and tensile strength after drilling and compared with those of established composite like glass made under the same laboratory conditions. The Taguchi method with orthogonal array of L9 (34) was selected to realize the influence of the drilling parameters (cutting speed and feed rate) on delamination and tensile strength for various fiber reinforced composites. The results indicate that the delamination of the drilled natural fiber composites were in some cases better than those of glass fiber composites.

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