Reduction of AWJ Induced Delaminations by Impregnated Nanoclay GFRP Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 969 ◽  
pp. 284-290
Author(s):  
V.V. Subba Rao ◽  
Godavarthi Yeswanth Kiran Kumar ◽  
Sansanka Pentapalli
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Gfrp Composites ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Nano Clay ◽  
Glass Fibre Reinforced

Composite materials are extensively used in various applications like space, aircraft, and automobile sector because of superior physical and mechanical properties even though they are costly. In recent technological innovations, using Montmorillonite (Nanoclay) to reinforce polymer-based composites has raised attention to academic and industrial sectors since small addition could enhance Mechanical properties thereby decreasing failures like delaminations. In present research work, the effect of AWJ machining parameters on delaminations of glass fibre reinforced epoxy composite is investigated. The Main objective is determining delamination factor and reduce delaminations which is major failure in laminates. This paper investigates on effects of impregnated Nanoclay epoxy in Bi-directional GFRP where previous research has been made only in changing the parameters for reduction of delaminations. The samples were machined using AWJ, delamination factors are measured using image-J software and SEM analysis for comparing micrographs. Finally with increase in nano clay weight fraction, delaminations are checked.

Stability of GFRP composites with varied fractions of reinforcement exposed to ageing processes outdoors

2020 ◽  
pp. 096739112097350
Author(s):  
S Beura ◽  
SR Sahoo ◽  
DN Thatoi ◽  
UK Mohanty ◽  
AP Chakraverty
Keyword(s):  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Interfacial Area ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Gfrp Composites ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Glass Fibre Reinforced ◽  
Interlaminar Shear

The effects of outdoor ageing on various compositions of glass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) composites were studied. Changes in the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of hand-laid samples with 50–60 wt.% of fibre were determined by three-point bending and glass transition temperature (Tg) measurements. SEM analysis was carried out for exploring the mode of failure. The moisture ingress rate and extent were concentration-dependent at first, but became increasingly dependent on the fibre-matrix interfacial area. The ILSS initially fluctuated and then showed a decreasing trend with time, especially for the higher fibre concentrations. ILSS variations were zigzag initially and showed a lowering trend after the initial periods. Rate of lowering of ILSS was the highest for samples with the highest fraction reinforcement. Weight fraction reinforcement didn’t have any significant effect on the Tg variations. SEM fractograph revealed excessive fracture and fragmentation for the composite samples with the highest weight percentage reinforcement.

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.

scholarly journals Viscosity, Miscibility Studies and Mechanical Properties of Pullulan/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Blends at 30 ºC and 40 ºC

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-264
Author(s):  
M.S. Jayaprakash ◽  
K Shivakumar ◽  
Shashidhar ◽  
T.K. Vishnuvardhan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Refractive Indices ◽  
Ultrasonic Velocities ◽  
Reduced Viscosity ◽  
Ubbelohde Viscometer ◽  
Miscibility Studies

The miscibility studies of pullulan and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) blends by reduced viscosity measurements, refractometry, mechanical properties and SEM analysis. Viscometric measurements at 30 and 40 ºC were taken using Ubbelohde viscometer. Ultrasonic interferometric was used to measure the ultrasonic velocities of different blend compositions. Refractive indices of blend solutions with different compositions were measured directly with an Abbe′s refractometer with thermostat containing water circulated at 30 and 40 ºC. The mechanical properties, refractive index, ultrasonic velocity and density studies showed that there is an increase of all these with PVA content in the blends. But SEM studies have given an indication of immiscibility in the blend system. Overall, pullulan/PVA blends have shown good physical and mechanical properties particularly for 90/10 composition.

Nano Titania Reinforced Limestone Cement: Physico-Mechanical Investgation

2018 ◽  
Vol 786 ◽  
pp. 248-257
Author(s):  
Mohmoud A. Abuelseoud ◽  
Asmaa S. Hamouda ◽  
Ibrahim M. Ismail ◽  
M.A. El-Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Hydraulic Properties ◽  
Water Retention ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Cement Clinker ◽  
Titanium Silicate ◽  
Cement Pastes ◽  
Limestone Cement

Studying physical and mechanical properties of limestone cement pastes blended by TiO2 nanoparticles (i.e., particle size less than 100 nm). Three mixes are prepared for this study (5.00, 10.00 and 25.00 wt. % of limestone) partially replaced cement/clinker by TiO2 nanoparticles. Fillers are carefully selected which reinforcing cement workability or water retention they could be inert or have slightly hydraulic properties. Limestone is most common filler that fills the pores between cement particles due to the formation of monocarboaluminate, while nanoparticles increase the hydration C-S-H gel product and calcium titanium silicate which hardened the cement pastes. Nanoparticles show a great effect in reinforcing the mechanical strength of cement pastes due to the fact that TiO2-nanoparticles act as active nuclei site forming C-S-H gel observed as honeycomb-like plus improving cement to water demined (W/C) ratio. SEM analysis proves that the morphology of cement structure is well arranged and compacted.

Sandwich Composites of Glass Fibre Panel and Polyurethane/Coconut Coir Foam Core (GFRP - PUC)

2011 ◽  
Vol 471-472 ◽  
pp. 391-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Azmi ◽  
Hasan Zuhudi Abdullah ◽  
Maizlinda Izwana Idris
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polyurethane Foam ◽  
Glass Fibre ◽  
Adhesive Bonding ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Sandwich Composite ◽  
Sandwich Composites ◽  
Flexural Testing ◽  
Glass Fibre Reinforced ◽  
Coconut Coir

In this work, sandwich composite properties were investigated by addition of coconut coir (CC). Fibres in the polyurethane foam cores ranges from 0 to 20 wt.%. Glass fibre reinforced epoxy panels were used as a skin and polyurethane foam as a core, these materials adhesively bonded to keep the whole structure attached with each other. Sandwich composite skins and core-skin bonding were attained via adhesive bonding technique. While polyurethane foam reinforced by coconut coir fibres were manufactured by using one shot process and polyurethane moulding method. Sandwich composite panels with different coir fibres compositions were subjected to the density test, weight per area test and flexural testing in order to investigate their physical and mechanical properties. From the experimental results and analysis, it was found that the sandwich composites with 10 wt.% of coir fibres offer higher mechanical properties.

Modeling of the Behavior of an Aluminum Metallic Foam by Both FEM and Experimental Results

2013 ◽  
Vol 773-774 ◽  
pp. 478-487
Author(s):  
Juan Pablo Fuertes ◽  
Rodrigo Luri ◽  
Javier León ◽  
Daniel Salcedo ◽  
Ignacio Puertas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flow Stress ◽  
Material Flow ◽  
Aluminum Foam ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Metallic Foam ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Metallic Materials ◽  
Aluminum Foams

Aluminum foams are porous metallic materials which possess an outstanding combination of physical and mechanical properties such as: a high rigidity with a very low density. In this present research work, a study on the upsetting of an aluminum foam (with a density = 0.73 g/cm3) is carried out by employing different compression velocity values. From the results obtained, it is possible to determine the material flow stress for its subsequent use in finite element simulations (FEM). Once the material flow stress has been determined, it will be employed in order to analyze the conformability of several parts by FEM.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF BIODIESEL AND BLENDED FUELS ON THE TENSILE AND COMPRESSIVE PROPERTIES OF GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED EPOXY COMPOSITES

2019 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kumarasamy ◽  
Nurul Musfirah Mazlan ◽  
M. Shukur Zainol Abidin ◽  
A. Anjang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Fibre ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Aviation Fuel ◽  
Biodiesel Fuel ◽  
Mechanical Degradation ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Gfrp Composites ◽  
Viscosity Property ◽  
Glass Fibre Reinforced

With the recent usage increase of biodiesel as an alternative fuel source as well as the increase in the utilisation of glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) as structure such as tanks have considerably affected the necessity to study the influence of fuel absorption on the mechanical properties of GFRP composites. Biodiesel is a renewable, efficient and environmentally friendly but possess a high viscosity property. Three main fuel types which consist of aviation fuel, biodiesel and a blend between aviation and biodiesel fuel are used to perform complete immersion of the GFRP specimens. An experimental method is used to investigate the mechanical degradation in term of tension and compression properties of the GFRP composites. The GFRP specimens are aged using immersion bath technique. Vacuum assisted resin transfer moulding (VARTM) is used to manufacture the GFRP specimens with a volume fraction of 0.50 with a void content below 3%. The GFRP specimens were immersed in the fuels until it reaches an equilibrium state before the tensile and compression test was carried out to study the mechanical properties of the immersed specimens. Based on the result obtained, the GFRP specimens that were immersed in all three fuel solution display a slight degradation in term of tensile and compressive strength as well as their Young’s modulus when compared to an as-received (standard) specimen. It is concluded, that the GFRP composite was able to resist the fuels corrosive nature as they can retain most of their mechanical strength and the decrement is not significant.  

Optimization of 3D woven preform for improved mechanical performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 1206-1227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kashif ◽  
Syed Talha Ali Hamdani ◽  
Yasir Nawab ◽  
Muhammad Ayub Asghar ◽  
Muhammad Umair ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Areal Density ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Woven Composites ◽  
Woven Structures ◽  
Weave Pattern

For structural design applications, through-thickness characteristics of reinforcement played a vital role, which is why 3D woven preforms are recommended for such applications. These characteristics are mainly dependent on the fiber and yarn positioning in reinforcement. Although research has been conducted for characterizing woven composites, special attention has not been made on weave pattern parameter which directly affects the mechanical performance of composites. In this research work, 3D orthogonal layer to layer and through thickness woven structures with different interlocking patterns have been thoroughly studied for their mechanical properties, thickness, air permeability and areal density. Natural fibers when used with biodegradable matrix find use in structural, as well as low to medium impact applications for automobiles. Jute yarn was used to produce four-layered 3D woven structures, as synthetic fibers will not give a biodegradable composite part. The focus of this study is to optimize weave pattern, which is robust in design, degradable preforms and easy to reproduce. The main objective of this research focused on the effectiveness of weaving patterns on physical and mechanical properties as well as to optimize the weave pattern for optimum performance. Grey relational analysis was used for the optimization of the robust weave pattern. The results showed that hybrid structures can be useful for improving the properties of the orthogonal layer to layer and through thickness woven structures. It was also noted that weft-way 3D woven structures can provide comparable mechanical properties with warp-way 3D woven structures.

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