scholarly journals DIMENSIONAL STABILITY AND TENSILE STRENGTH OF WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE FORMED WITH HIGHER PLASTIC CONTENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 609-614
Author(s):  
K. J. Lawal ◽  
A. Oluyege ◽  
T. S. Bola ◽  
K. S. Aina ◽  
B. C. Falemara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Wood Species ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Plastic Composite ◽  
Wood Particles ◽  
Mixing Proportion ◽  
Waste Particles

This study investigated the dimensional stability and strength properties of plastic bonded composites produced from wood waste particles and polyethylene using extruder. The composites were produced from wood species such as such as: Triplochiton scleroxylon, Terminalia superba and Gmelina arborea at a mixing proportion of 60:40 (plastic/wood) on a weight by weight basis. Evaluation of properties was carried out in accordance with the American Standard Testing Methods of 570 and 790 to determine the dimensional stability and strength properties of the composites. The results of findings revealed that water absorption and thickness swelling of the wood composites ranged from 10.08% to 15.36% and 4.33% to 5.58% respectively after 24hours and 48hours immersion in water. Tensile strength also ranged between 29.4MPa and 45.6MPa. Composite board made from T. superba wood particles had the lowest significant water absorption (10.08%), thickness swelling (4.33%) and highest significant tensile strength (45.6MPa) compared to composites produced from G. arborea and T. scleroxylon wood particles. It was observed that high density wood species exhibit lower water intake, lower thickness swelling and higher tensile strength, while the contrary is the case for lower density wood species. In conclusion, the three tree species used for the study could be recommended for the production of wood composite like particle board, fibre board, wood cement boards and others.

scholarly journals Dimensional stability and tensile strength of biopolymer composite reinforced with hardwood fiber at varying proportions

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
TOMIYOSI BOLA ◽  
AMOS OLUYEGE ◽  
KEHINDE AINA
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Wood Species ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Wood Flour ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Mixing Ratio ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Absorption Thickness

Abstract. Bola TS, Oluyege AO, Aina KS. 2020. Dimensional stability and tensile strength of biopolymer composite reinforced with hardwood fiber at varying proportions. Asian J For 4: 1-5. This study was designed to produce bio-composites made from three different wood species and at three different mixing ratio of plastic to wood on weight to weight basis. The main variables employed in this study are wood species of Triplochiton scleroxylon, Terminalia superba and Gmelina arborea; at plastic: wood of 40:60, 50:50, and 60:40 respectively. The composite samples were made through compounding and extrusion process. The properties evaluated were carried out in accordance with the American Standard Testing Methods of 570 and 790 to determine the dimensional stability and strength properties of the composites. The values obtained for the wood species range from 0.59 g/cm3 to 0.72 g/cm3, 0.59 % to 0.71 %, 0.63% to 0.7 %and 1.84 MPa to 2.07 MPa for density, water absorption, thickness swelling, and tensile strength respectively. Meanwhile, the values obtained from the mixing ratio range from 0.54 g/cm3 to 0.79 g/cm3, 0.53% to 0.79%, 0.42% to 1.00%, and 1.58 MPa to 2.37 MPa for density, water absorption, thickness swelling, and tensile strength respectively. It was observed that mixing ratio and wood species used in this study influenced the dimensional stability and strength properties of the WPCs. This study revealed that as the wood-flour content increased to plastic, the dimensional properties, and tensile strength values increases.

Evaluation of a Plastic Composite Produced with Residues of Sugarcane Bagasse and Polypropylene without Additives

2015 ◽  
Vol 1088 ◽  
pp. 407-410
Author(s):  
Rosane A.G. Battistelle ◽  
Barbara Stolte Bezerra ◽  
Ivaldo D. Valarelli ◽  
Luiz A. Melgaço N. Branco ◽  
Eduardo Chahud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Mechanical Characterization ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Plastic Composite ◽  
Recycled Polypropylene ◽  
Tension Tests ◽  
Absorption Thickness

In this research the aim was produce and evaluate a plastic composite using recycled polypropylene (PP) and fibers from sugarcane bagasse residues (SC), without the use of additives. This analysis was based on laboratorial tests for physical and mechanical characterization, according to the standards ASTM D256-00, D638-101 and D570-98 were analyzed: water absorption, thickness swelling, impact resistance, tensile strength and its correspondent deformation. For comparison it was elaborated three different compositions: 100% PP; 80% PP+20%SC; 70%PP+30%SC. The results indicate a positive correlation with the content of fiber and water absorption and thickness swelling. In the tension tests, the composites with fibers increase the value of resistance for physical efforts, bringing advantages as durability and integrity of the material, showing a viability of the composites.

scholarly journals Fiberglass Plaster Mesh as Reinforcement for Cement Bonded Particleboard

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-192
Author(s):  
Hasan Hüseyin Taş
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Polyester Resin ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Wood Particles ◽  
Different Types

The effects of fiberglass plaster mesh (FPM) as reinforcement on some physical and mechanical properties of cement bonded particleboard (CBP) were examined. Experimental CBP with and without FPM were manufactured in laboratory conditions using wood particles, cement, tap water and chemical accelerators. Two plies of FPM, manufactured using fiberglass and polyester resin, were laid within the experimental CBP. The target density of CBP was 1300 kg/m3 in the study. Three different types of chemical accelerators (CaCl2, KCl, DARASET ® 580) were used in the experiments. Properties of CBP evaluated include 2- and 24-hour - thickness swelling (TS), 2- and 24-hour - water absorption (WA) and bending stiffness (MOE) and strength (MOR). The results indicate that all the board properties tested were significantly improved by FPM application. The average MOE values of the CBP boards with FPM was two times higher than those of the boards without FPM. Dimensional stability and MOR of the CBP boards were also significantly improved with the use of FPM. FPM can be used to improve inferior properties of the CBP, so as to make it more compatible with other wood based construction materials.

scholarly journals Absorption and Strength Properties of Short Carbon Fiber Reinforced Mortar Composite

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 300
Author(s):  
Md. Safiuddin ◽  
George Abdel-Sayed ◽  
Nataliya Hearn
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Air Content ◽  
Entrapped Air ◽  
Short Carbon

This paper presents the water absorption and strength properties of short carbon fiber reinforced mortar (CFRM) composite. Four CFRM composites with 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4% short pitch-based carbon fibers were produced in this study. Normal Portland cement mortar (NCPM) was also prepared for use as the control mortar. The freshly mixed mortar composites were tested for workability, wet density, and entrapped air content. In addition, the hardened mortar composites were examined for compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, and water absorption at the ages of 7 and 28 days. The effects of different carbon fiber contents on the tested properties were observed. Test results showed that the incorporation of carbon fibers decreased the workability and wet density, but increased the entrapped air content in mortar composite. Most interestingly, the compressive strength of CFRM composite increased up to 3% carbon fiber content and then it declined significantly for 4% fiber content, depending on the workability and compaction of the mortar. In contrast, the splitting tensile strength and flexural strength of the CFRM composite increased for all fiber contents due to the greater cracking resistance and improved bond strength of the carbon fibers in the mortar. The presence of short pitch-based carbon fibers significantly strengthened the mortar by bridging the microcracks, resisting the propagation of these minute cracks, and impeding the growth of macrocracks. Furthermore, the water absorption of CFRM composite decreased up to 3% carbon fiber content and then it increased substantially for 4% fiber content, depending on the entrapped air content of the mortar. The overall test results suggest that the mortar with 3% carbon fibers is the optimum CFRM composite based on the tested properties.

Study on Particleboard made from Nipa palm (Nypa fruticans) stem wood and Rajkoroi (Albizia richardiana) wood

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Md. Mahabubur Rahaman ◽  
◽  
Khurshid Akhter ◽  
S. Hossain ◽  
Md. Rakibul Islam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Wood Chips ◽  
Standard Specification ◽  
Stem Wood ◽  
Nypa Fruticans ◽  
Albizia Richardiana ◽  
Nipa Palm

The study was conducted to find out the suitability of making particleboard using nipa palm (Nypa fruticans) stem wood and rajkoroi (Albizia richardiana) wood chips. Particleboards were fabricated at six different ratios of nipa palm stem and rajkoroi wood chips such as 100:0, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75, 10:90 and 0:100. Characteristics of particleboards such as modulus of rupture, internal bond strength, water absorption, thickness swelling and moisture content were measured. Results shows that particleboards made from 100% rajkoroi wood chips have the highest static bending properties and highest tensile strength properties of other particleboards but 100% nipa palm stem wood chips have the lowest static bending and lowest tensile strength properties of other particleboards. 10% nipa palm stem wood chips particleboard have the highest bending strength and tensile strength is better than 100% nipa palm stem wood chips and other mixing chips of particleboards. Mechanical, water resistance and dimensional stability properties were tested according to Indian standard specification. Tensile strength passed the British and German standard specification and nearest to Bureau of Indian Standard, bending strength was found nearest to Indian Standard but lower than German and British Standard specification. Strength property of rajkoroi wood chips particleboard is higher than nipa palm steam wood chips particleboard but dimensional stability is lower than nipa palm steam wood chips particleboard.

Effect of Water Absorption Behaviour on Tensile Properties of Hybrid Jute-Roselle Woven Fibre Reinforced Polyester Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agung Efriyo Hadi ◽  
Tezara Cionita ◽  
Deni Fajar Fitriyana ◽  
Januar Parlaungan Siregar ◽  
Ahmed Nurye Oumer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Fibre Composite ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Jute Fibre ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Effect Of Water

Incorporating natural fibre as reinforcement in the polymer matrix has shown a negative effect since the natural fibre is hydrophilic. The natural fibre easily absorbs water which causes an effect on the mechanical properties of the composites. The objective of this paper is to investigate the water absorption behaviour of hybrid jute-roselle woven fibre reinforced unsaturated polyester composite and the effect of water absorption in terms of tensile strength and tensile modulus. The effect of hybrid composite on the thickness swelling will be tested. The fabrication method used in this study is the hand lay-up technique to fabricate 2-layer and 3-layer composites with layering sequences of woven jute (J)/roselle (Ro) fibre. The results of the study showed that pure roselle fibres for 2 and 3-layer composites have the highest water absorption behaviour 3.86% and 5.51%, respectively, in 28 days) as well as thickness swelling effect, whereas hybrid J-Ro and J-J-Ro composites showed the least water absorption (2.65% and 3.76%, respectively) in 28 days) in both the tests. The hybridisation between jute and roselle fibres reduced water absorption behaviour and improved the fibres dimensional stability. The entire composites showed a decreasing trend for both tensile strength and tensile modulus strength after five weeks of water immersion. Jute fibre composite hybridised with roselle fibre can be used to reduce the total reduction of both tensile strength and tensile modulus throughout the whole immersion period. Moreover, the tensile testing showed that jute fibre composite hybridised with roselle fibre have produced the strongest composite with the highest tensile and modulus strength compared to other types of composites. The hybridisation of diverse fibre reinforcements aids in minimising the composite water absorption and thickness swelling, hence reducing the effect of tensile characteristics.

Effect of production variables on bending properties, water absorption and thickness swelling of bagasse/plastic composite boards

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.J. Fuentes Talavera ◽  
J.A. Silva Guzmán ◽  
H.G. Richter ◽  
R. Sanjuán Dueñas ◽  
J. Ramos Quirarte
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Bending Properties ◽  
Plastic Composite

Preparation and Dimensional Stability of Organo-Montmorillonite (O-MMT) Treated Unsaturated Polyester Hybrid Composites Filled with Keratin Fiber

2014 ◽  
Vol 980 ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
Kiew Kwong Siong ◽  
Soon Kok Heng ◽  
Sinin Hamdan ◽  
Moaz Mohsin ◽  
Akshay Kakar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
High Dimensional ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Stability Properties ◽  
Chicken Feathers ◽  
Keratin Fiber

O-MMT treated unsaturated polyester based hybrid composites were prepared using keratin fiber obtained from chicken feathers. Fibers of similar dimension were selected to fabricate composites through hand lay-up method. The preparation and dimensional stability properties of keratin fiber as reinforcements in composites is outlined in this paper. Varying O-MMT contents in nancomposites is performed to investigate the effects on the dimensional stability (water absorption and thickness swelling) of the composites. Results indicated that increasing fiber content deteriorates dimensional stability of the composites and composites. However, improvements in dimensional stability of the keratin fibercomposites were observed with O-MMT. O-MMT treatment reduces the water absorption and thickness swelling, especially at 5wt% of O-MMT concentrationat all range of fiber content. At 5wt% concentration of O-MMt, 10wt% keratin fiber content marks the lowest water absorption and thickness swelling with rate of 0.65% and 1.93%, respectively. Adopting 10wt% of keratin fiber at 5wt% of O-MMT can be utilized for application requiring high dimensional stability.

Effect of juvenile wood on strength properties and dimensional stability of black spruce medium-density fiberboard panels

Holzforschung ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Li Shi ◽  
Shu Yin Zhang ◽  
Bernard Riedl
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Juvenile Wood ◽  
Black Spruce ◽  
Medium Density Fiberboard ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Medium Density ◽  
Mean Values

Abstract Strength properties and dimensional stability of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) panels made from black spruce (Picea mariana [Mill.] BSP.) 0–20, 21–40, and over 40 year old fiber were studied. An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was performed to examine the differences in modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE), and thickness swell (TS) of the three types of panels, while panel density was treated as a covariate in order to adjust the mean values that were partly attributed to panel density. The results indicate that MOR, internal bond (IB), and water absorption of MDF panels made from 0–20 year old fiber, which contained 100% juvenile wood, were significantly superior to those of panels made from 21–40 and over 40 year old fiber; but linear expansion (LE) of MDF panels made from 0–20 year old fiber was significantly larger than that of panels from the other two age classes. The differences in MOR, IB, water absorption, and LE between panels made from 21–40 and over 40 year old fiber were not significant. The comparisons of panel MOE and TS were relatively dependent on panel density due to existence of interactions among the three age groups.

scholarly journals Effects of Resin Content on the Characteristics of Bamboo Oriented Strand Board Prepared from Strands of Betung, Ampel, and Their Mixtures

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 454-465
Author(s):  
Tengku Muhammad Renzy Hariz ◽  
Indra Agus Santosa ◽  
Muhammad Iqbal Maulana ◽  
Marwanto ◽  
Denni Prasetia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Oriented Strand Board ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Resin Content ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Higher Dimensional ◽  
Bambusa Vulgaris ◽  
Dendrocalamus Asper

The objectives of this research were to evaluate bamboo-oriented strand board (BOSB) characteristics made from betung (Dendrocalamus asper), ampel (Bambusa vulgaris), and their mixtures at two different contents (3% and 5%) of methylene diphenyl di-isocyanate (MDI) adhesives. The strands were steam-treated at 126°C for 1 h under the pressure of 0.14 MPa. Three-layered BOSBs with a target density of 0.7 g/cm3 were made with the size of 30 cm x 30 cm x 0.9 cm and a shelling ratio of 1:2:1 (face:core:back layers). The physical and mechanical properties of BOSB were evaluated following JIS A 5908 (2003) standard, and the results were compared with the CSA 0437.0 Grade O-1 standard. The results show that BOSB from the mixtures of betung and ampel bamboo strands has higher dimensional stability as shown by the decrease in water absorption and thickness swelling and higher mechanical properties than single BOSB. All BOSBs with 5% resin content have higher dimensional stability, MOE, and MOR than BOSB with 3% resin content. The physical and mechanical properties of all BOSB manufactured met the CSA 0437.0 Grade O-1 standard. This study proved that BOSBs from the mixture of betung and ampel strands have the potential to be developed due to having better physical and mechanical qualities than a single BOSB. Keywords: ampel (Bambusa vulgaris), bamboo oriented strand board, betung (Dendrocalamus asper), resin content, strand mixtures

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