Effect of Fibre Volume Fraction on Mechanical Properties of FRTP Laminates Produced by Film Stacking Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 787 ◽  
pp. 632-636
Author(s):  
R. Parvatham ◽  
K. Chandrasekaran ◽  
S.K. Malhotra
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume Fraction ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Fibre Volume ◽  
Compression Moulding ◽  
Consumer Durables ◽  
Reinforced Plastics ◽  
Increase With Increase ◽  
End Use

Fiber Reinforced Plastics are now being used in all fields of industry as well as for consumer durables. In the present work, FRP laminates of glass/PP fabricated by film stacking method are studied for various mechanical properties. The glass/PP laminate of required thickness (3-4 mm) is fabricated by stacking a number of FRTP prepregs in the mould and applying heat and pressure in compression moulding press. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, tensile, flexural and izod impact tests were performed on FRTP laminates. From DMA test, the following viscoelastic properties of GF/PP laminate were observed. (i) The storage modulus increases with increasing fibre volume fraction. (ii) The loss factor decreases with increase in volume fraction. Tensile strength and flexural strength values increase with increase in fibre volume fraction. Impact strength decreases with increase in fibre volume fraction. The results of the present study will be useful in determining the end use applications of FRTP laminates in industry.

scholarly journals Mechanical properties and water absorption characteristics of composites reinforced with cotton fibres recovered from textile waste

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 155892502090153
Author(s):  
Zunjarrao Kamble ◽  
Bijoya Kumar Behera
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume ◽  
Compression Moulding ◽  
Degradation Behaviour ◽  
Textile Waste ◽  
Thermoset Composites ◽  
Cotton Fibres

The primary aim of this research is to develop thermoset composites reinforced with cotton fibres extracted from textile waste. These composites are mainly targeted to replace timber in its application for furniture items and in some visible and non-visible automotive components. The pre-consumer cotton textile wastes such as cutting waste, in garment manufacturing, and defective fabrics were converted into the fibrous form called ‘shoddy’, using rag-tearing technique. The fibrous web of shoddy was produced using the carding machine. This web was used for developing thermoset composites as a reinforcement material. The thermoset composites with four different fibre volume fraction values, namely 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4 were developed using compression moulding technique. The developed composites were characterised by mechanical properties, dynamic mechanical properties, thermal degradation behaviour and water absorption behaviour. The mechanical properties of the composites were found comparable with that of commercial wood. These composites can be used to develop a dashboard panel. The composites developed in this research have shown low water diffusion coefficient values as compared with pine, oak and linden wood.

An experimental study on the interdependence of mercerization, moisture absorption and mechanical properties of sustainable Phoenix sp. fibre-reinforced epoxy composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (9) ◽  
pp. 1233-1251 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Rajeshkumar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Moisture Absorption ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Length ◽  
Fibre Volume ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Compression Moulding ◽  
Fibre Matrix ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Composites

This paper represents the first effort aimed to study the interdependence of mercerization, moisture absorption and mechanical properties of sustainable Phoenix sp. fibre-reinforced epoxy composites fabricated by compression moulding technique. The investigation was carried out by varying the fibre length (10, 20 and 30 mm), fibre volume fraction (10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50%), concentration of sodium hydroxide for fibre treatment (5%, 10% and 15%) and immersion temperature (10℃, 30℃ and 60℃). The fibre–matrix interface and failure mechanism was studied by using scanning electron microscopy. The results revealed that the moisture absorption rate increased with the increase in fibre length, fibre volume fraction and immersion temperature result in loss of tensile and flexural properties. The moisture absorbed samples shows 15% and 7% drop in tensile and flexural strength, respectively. However, this loss was less in mercerized fibre-reinforced composites.

Mechanical Characterization and Evaluation of NaOH Treated Chopped Abaca Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 1019 ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Rittin Abraham Kurien ◽  
D. Philip Selvaraj ◽  
M. Sekar ◽  
Chacko Preno Koshy ◽  
D. Tijo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume Fraction ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Fibre Volume ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Compression Moulding ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Moulding Process ◽  
Waste Transfer

Researchers have been busy developing new environmental friendly products and materials based on sustainability principles to reduce pollution and prevention of our resourceful non-biodegradable and non-renewable sources. Over synthetic materials there are many unquestionable focal points for natural fibers and some of them are low thickness, least waste transfer issues and also equivalent quality. In this research the mechanical properties of abaca fiber reinforced epoxy composite were evaluated. Then with the help of compression moulding process, different composite samples of varying fiber volume fractions were prepared. Different mechanical tests such as tensile, flexural, impact and hardness were conducted on the prepared samples. 25 wt% of abaca fibre volume fraction composites shows better mechanical properties.

Effect of fibre content on the mechanical properties of hemp fibre woven fabrics/polypropylene composite laminates

2021 ◽  
pp. 096739112110239
Author(s):  
Sheedev Antony ◽  
Abel Cherouat ◽  
Guillaume Montay
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Fibre Content ◽  
Viscoelastic Behaviour ◽  
Hemp Fibre

Nowadays natural fibre composites have gained great significance as reinforcements in polymer matrix composites. Composite material based on a polymer matrix reinforced with natural fibres is extensively used in industry due to their biodegradability, recyclability, low density and high specific properties. A study has been carried out here to investigate the fibre volume fraction effect of hemp fibre woven fabrics/PolyPropylene (PP) composite laminates on the tensile properties and impact hammer impact test. Initially, composite sheets were fabricated by the thermal-compression process with desired number of fabric layers to obtain composite laminates with different fibre volume fraction. Uniaxial, shear and biaxial tensile tests were performed and mechanical properties were calculated. Impact hammer test was also carried out to estimate the frequency and damping parameters of stratified composite plates. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis was performed to observe the matrix and fibre constituent defects. Hemp fabrics/PP composite laminates exhibits viscoelastic behaviour and as the fibre volume fraction increases, the viscoelastic behaviour decreases to elastic behaviour. Due to this, the tensile strength increases as the fibre content increases. On the other hand, the natural frequency increases and damping ratio decrease as the fibre volume fraction increases.

New Development of Cattail Fibre in Composite Uses

2013 ◽  
Vol 746 ◽  
pp. 385-389
Author(s):  
Li Yan Liu ◽  
Yu Ping Chen ◽  
Jing Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Bending Properties ◽  
New Development ◽  
Original Plant ◽  
Reinforcing Material ◽  
Pp Composites

This paper is aiming to develop the cattail fibre as reinforcing material due to its environmental benefits and excellent physical and insulated characteristics. The current work is concerned with the development of the technical fibres from the original plant and research on their reinforcing properties in the innovative composites. Polypropylene (PP) fibre was used as matrix in this research which was fabricated into fibre mats with cattail fibre together with different fibre volume fractions. Cattail fibre reinforced PP laminates were manufactured and compared with jute/PP composites. The tensile and bending properties of laminates were tested. The SEM micrographs of fracture surface of the laminates were analyzed as well. The results reveal that the tensile and bending properties of cattail/PP laminates are closed to those of jute/PP composites. The mechanical properties of cattail/jute/PP laminates with fibre volume fraction of 20/35/45 is betther than those of laminate reinforced with cattail fibers.

scholarly journals The Mechanical Properties of Steel-Polypropylene Fibre Composites Concrete (HyFRCC)

2015 ◽  
Vol 773-774 ◽  
pp. 949-953 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izni Syahrizal Ibrahim ◽  
Wan Amizah Wan Jusoh ◽  
Abdul Rahman Mohd Sam ◽  
Nur Ain Mustapa ◽  
Sk Muiz Sk Abdul Razak
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Fibre Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume ◽  
Polypropylene Fibre ◽  
Experimental Results

This paper discusses the experimental results on the mechanical properties of hybrid fibre reinforced composite concrete (HyFRCC) containing different proportions of steel fibre (SF) and polypropylene fibre (PPF). The mechanical properties include compressive strength, tensile strength, and flexural strength. SF is known to enhance the flexural and tensile strengths, and at the same time is able to resist the formation of macro cracking. Meanwhile, PPF contributes to the tensile strain capacity and compressive strength, and also delay the formation of micro cracks. Hooked-end deformed type SF fibre with 60 mm length and fibrillated virgin type PPF fibre with 19 mm length are used in this study. Meanwhile, the concrete strength is maintained for grade C30. The percentage proportion of SF-PPF fibres are varied in the range of 100-0%, 75-25%, 50-50%, 25-75% and 0-100% of which the total fibre volume fraction (Vf) is fixed at 0.5%. The experimental results reveal that the percentage proportion of SF-PPF fibres with 75-25% produced the maximum performance of flexural strength, tensile strength and flexural toughness. Meanwhile, the percentage proportion of SF-PPF fibres with 100-0% contributes to the improvement of the compressive strength compared to that of plain concrete.

Development and characterization of thermoset nanocomposites reinforced with cotton fibres recovered from textile waste

2020 ◽  
pp. 152808372091353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zunjarrao Kamble ◽  
Bijoya Kumar Behera ◽  
Teruo Kimura ◽  
Ino Haruhiro
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Graphite Oxide ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Degradation Behaviour ◽  
Textile Waste ◽  
Cotton Fibres ◽  
Thermoset Epoxy

The present research reports thermoset nanocomposites reinforced with cotton fibres extracted from textile waste called as ‘shoddy’ and graphite oxide nanoparticles as filler. The oriented fibre web of shoddy was produced by using the carding machine and it was used as reinforcement. The thermoset epoxy composites with four different fibre volume fraction values namely 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4 were developed. These composites were characterized by mechanical properties to optimize the fibre volume fraction. Further, thermoset epoxy nanocomposites were developed by incorporating graphite oxide nanoparticles as filler in four different weight percentages, namely 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 and 1%. All the composites were characterized for mechanical properties, dynamic mechanical properties, thermal degradation behaviour and water absorption behaviour. It has been found that the developed composites can be used in items of furniture materials and to develop some visible and non-visible automotive components.

scholarly journals 3D printing of composites: design parameters and flexural performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 699-706
Author(s):  
Feras Korkees ◽  
James Allenby ◽  
Peter Dorrington
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume Fraction ◽  
Fibre Volume ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Flexural Performance ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Strength And Stiffness

Purpose 3D printing of composites has a high degree of design freedom, which allows for the manufacture of complex shapes that cannot be achieved with conventional manufacturing processes. This paper aims to assess the design variables that might affect the mechanical properties of 3D-printed fibre-reinforced composites. Design/methodology/approach Markforged Mark-Two printers were used to manufacture samples using nylon 6 and carbon fibres. The effect of fibre volume fraction, fibre layer location and fibre orientation has been studied using three-point flexural testing. Findings The flexural strength and stiffness of the 3D-printed composites increased with increasing the fibre volume fraction. The flexural properties were altered by the position of the fibre layers. The highest strength and stiffness were observed with the reinforcement evenly distributed about the neutral axis of the sample. Moreover, unidirectional fibres provided the best flexural performance compared to the other orientations. 3D printed composites also showed various failure modes under bending loads. Originality/value Despite multiple studies available on 3D-printed composites, there does not seem to be a clear understanding and consensus on how the location of the fibre layers can affect the mechanical properties and printing versatility. Therefore, this study covered this design parameter and evaluated different locations in terms of mechanical properties and printing characteristics. This is to draw final conclusions on how 3D printing may be used to manufacture cost-effective, high-quality parts with excellent mechanical performance.

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