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 Delamination and Manufacturing Defects in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composite: A Review

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1323
Author(s):  
M. J. Suriani ◽  
Hannah Zalifah Rapi ◽  
R. A. Ilyas ◽  
Michal Petrů ◽  
S. M. Sapuan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Hybrid Composite ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Manufacturing Defects ◽  
Reinforced Composite

In recent years, most boat fabrication companies use 100% synthetic fiber-reinforced composite materials, due to their high performance of mechanical properties. In the new trend of research on the fabrication of boat structure using natural fiber hybrid with kevlar/fiberglass-reinforced composite, the result of tensile, bending, and impact strength showed that glass fiber-reinforced polyester composite gave high strength with increasing glass fiber contents. At some point, realizing the cost of synthetic fiber is getting higher, researchers today have started to use natural fibers that are seen as a more cost-effective option. Natural fibers, however, have some disadvantages, such as high moisture absorption, due to repelling nature; low wettability; low thermal stability; and quality variation, which lead to the degradation of composite properties. In recent times, hybridization is recommended by most researchers as a solution to natural fiber’s weaknesses and to reduce the use of synthetic fibers that are not environmentally friendly. In addition, hybrid composite has its own special advantages, i.e., balanced strength and stiffness, reduced weight and cost, improved fatigue resistance and fracture toughness, and improved impact resistance. The synthetic–nature fiber hybrid composites are used in a variety of applications as a modern material that has attracted most manufacturing industries’ attention to shift to using the hybrid composite. Some of the previous studies stated that delamination and manufacturing had influenced the performance of the hybrid composites. In order to expand the use of natural fiber as a successful reinforcement in hybrid composite, the factor that affects the manufacturing defects needs to be investigated. In this review paper, a compilation of the reviews on the delamination and a few common manufacturing defect types illustrating the overview of the impact on the mechanical properties encountered by most of the composite manufacturing industries are presented.

scholarly journals Modular Paradigm for Composites: Modeling Hydrothermal Degradation of Glass Fibers

Fibers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Andrey E. Krauklis
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Hydrolytic Degradation ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Modeling Tools ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Degradation Rates ◽  
Structural Applications

Fiber-reinforced composite materials are often used in structural applications in humid, marine, and offshore environments. Superior mechanical properties are compromised by environmental ageing and hydrolytic degradation. Glass fibers are the most broadly used type of fiber reinforcement to date. However, they are also most severely affected by environmental degradation. The glass fiber degradation rates depend on: (1) glass formulation; (2) environmental factors: pH, T, stress; (3) sizing; (4) matrix polymer; (5) fiber orientation and composite layup. In this short review (communication), seven modules within the Modular Paradigm are reviewed and systematized. These modeling tools, encompassing both trivial and advanced formulas, enable the prediction of the environmental ageing of glass fibers, including the kinetics of mass loss, fiber radius reduction, environmental crack growth and loss of strength. The modeling toolbox is of use for both industry and academia, and the Modular Paradigm could become a valuable tool for such scenarios as lifetime prediction and the accelerated testing of fiber-reinforced composite materials.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties of Banana Fabric and Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites: Effect of Treatment and Hybridization

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1870-1874
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Kenaf Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽  
Reinforced Composite

Nowadays, Natural Fiber Reinforced composites (NFCs) are emerging to be a good substitute for synthetic fiber reinforced composites as NFCs have many advantages such as low density, high specific strength, recyclability, low cost and good sound abatement quality etc. Among all types of NFCs, a vast study has been done on banana fiber and kenaf fiber reinforced composite. However, only limited work has been done on the banana fabric, kenaf fiber reinforced composite and the effect of their hybridization on mechanical properties. In this paper, an attempt has been made to study the mechanical properties of the banana fabric, kenaf fiber and hybrid banana fabric/kenaf fiber reinforced composites. Effect of alkali treatment on kenaf fiber reinforced composite is discussed in the paper. For the present work, plain-woven banana fabric and randomly oriented kenaf fiber are used as reinforcement while the epoxy resin is used as a matrix. samples are fabricated using hand lay-up and vacuum bagging method. Curing is done at ambient temperature (250C-300C) for 48h. Tensile, impact and hardness test has been performed on a specimen according to ASTM standards. Improvement in mechanical properties is observed after alkali (6% NaOH) treatment on kenaf fiber reinforced composite. Tensile testing behavior of randomly oriented kenaf fiber composite has been studied using Finite element method and results are compared with experimental investigations. This topic present big potential because it seeks to find solution for sustainable development with environmental concerns.

scholarly journals Kenaf/Synthetic and Kevlar®/Cellulosic Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composites: A Review

BioResources ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 8580-8603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhad D. Salman ◽  
Zulkiflle Leman ◽  
Mohamed T. H. Sultan ◽  
Mohamad R. Ishak ◽  
Francisco Cardona
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Material Design ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Synthetic Fibers ◽  
Cellulosic Fiber ◽  
Reinforced Composite

This paper reviews the published and ongoing research work on kenaf/synthetic and Kevlar®/cellulosic fiber-reinforced composite materials. The combination of natural fibers with synthetic fibers in hybrid composites has become increasingly applied in several different fields of technology and engineering. As a result, a better balance between performance and cost is expected to be achieved by 2015, through appropriate material design. This review is intended to provide an outline of the essential outcomes of those hybrid composite materials currently utilized, focusing on processing and mechanical and structural properties.

scholarly journals Development and Analysis of Mechanical Properties of Caryota and Sisal Natural Fibers Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 864
Author(s):  
Ayyappa Atmakuri ◽  
Arvydas Palevicius ◽  
Lalitnarayan Kolli ◽  
Andrius Vilkauskas ◽  
Giedrius Janusas
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Single Fiber ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Sisal Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced

In recent years, natural fiber reinforced polymer composites have gained much attention over synthetic fiber composites because of their many advantages such as low-cost, light in weight, non-toxic, non-abrasive, and bio-degradable properties. Many researchers have found interest in using epoxy resin for composite fabrication over other thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers due to its dimensional stability and mechanical properties. In this research work, the mechanical and moisture properties of Caryota and sisal fiber-reinforced epoxy resin hybrid composites were investigated. The main objective of these studies is to develop hybrid composites and exploit their importance over single fiber composites. The Caryota and sisal fiber reinforced epoxy resin composites were fabricated by using the hand lay-up technique. A total of five different samples (40C/0S, 25C/15S, 20C/20S, 15C/25S, 0C/40S) were developed based on the rule of hybridization. The samples were allowed for testing to evaluate their mechanical, moisture properties and the morphology was studied by using the scanning electron microscope analysis. It was observed that hybrid composites have shown improved mechanical properties over the single fiber (Individual fiber) composites. The moisture studies stated that all the composites were responded to the water absorption but single fiber composites absorbed more moisture than hybrid composites.

scholarly journals Multiobjective Optimization of Mechanical Properties on Sisal-Glass Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composites Using Response Surface Methodology and LINGO Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
S. Ragunath ◽  
A. N. Shankar ◽  
K. Meena ◽  
B. Guruprasad ◽  
S. Madhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Compression Molding ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced

The aim of this research work was to develop the optimal mechanical properties, namely, tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact strength of sisal and glass fiber-reinforced polymer hybrid composites. The sisal, in the form of short fiber, is randomly used as reinforcements for composite materials, which is rich in cellulose, economical, and easily available as well as glass fibers have low cost and have good mechanical properties. In addition, epoxy resin and hardener were for the fabrication of composites by compression molding. The selected materials are fabricated by compression molding in various concentrations on volume basics. The combination of material compositions is obtained from the design of experiments and optimum parameters determined by the Response Surface Methodology (RSM). From the investigation of mechanical properties, the sisal is the most significant factor and verified by ANOVA techniques. The multiobjective optimal levels of factors are obtained by LINGO analysis.

scholarly journals Carbon Fiber Polymer Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 276-280
Author(s):  
Lenka Markovičová ◽  
Viera Zatkalíková ◽  
Patrícia Hanusová
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Fiber Orientation ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
The Matrix

Abstract Carbon fiber reinforced composite materials offer greater rigidity and strength than any other composites, but are much more expensive than e.g. glass fiber reinforced composite materials. Continuous fibers in polyester give the best properties. The fibers carry mechanical loads, the matrix transfers the loads to the fibers, is ductile and tough, protect the fibers from handling and environmental damage. The working temperature and the processing conditions of the composite depend on the matrix material. Polyesters are the most commonly used matrices because they offer good properties at relatively low cost. The strength of the composite increases along with the fiber-matrix ratio and the fiber orientation parallel to the load direction. The longer the fibers, the more effective the load transfer is. Increasing the thickness of the laminate leads to a reduction in the strength of the composite and the modulus of strength, since the likelihood of the presence of defects increases. The aim of this research is to analyze the change in the mechanical properties of the polymer composite. The polymer composite consists of carbon fibers and epoxy resin. The change in compressive strength in the longitudinal and transverse directions of the fiber orientation was evaluated. At the same time, the influence of the wet environment on the change of mechanical properties of the composite was evaluated.

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