scholarly journals Mechanical Properties for Elephant Dung and its Utilization as a Raw Material Composites Sheet: A Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Rohit Kumar ◽  
Ramratan . ◽  
Anupam Kumar ◽  
Rajinder Singh Smagh
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Elephant Dung

Elephant dung is an excellent source of cellulosic fiber that is a basic requirement for paper making. But they contributed to very small percentage production of elephant dung. So, researchers are trying to find a new area of utilization of elephant dung fiber pulp as in reinforcement’s polymer composite. In this experiment element dung fiber pulp in the natural fiber component chemically treated with alkaline and soda AQ solution in this study, it has been aimed to use elephant dung fiber pulp in composite material and to study mechanical properties of the produced material. The produced composite samples were then characterized using tensile test, Izod impact test, thickness test. The fracture surface of the polymer composite sample was also inspected with the help of SEM. The content of elephant dung fiber pulp is varied (35%, 45%, 55%) weight percentage whereas the epoxy resin is varied (50%, 40%, 30%) percentage is kept constant 15% in hardener. The entire sample has been tested in a universal testing machine as per ASTM standard for tensile strength and impact strength. It is observed that composite with 35% fiber pulp is having the highest tensile strength of 4mm 6.445 Mpa and 8mm 11.80 Mpa. The impact strength of composite with 35% fiber pulp washes highest than 45% to 55% dung fiber pulp. This produces composite sheet will be used for the surfboards, sporting goods, building panel this not only reduces the cost but also save from environmental pollution.

Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Wheat Husk Pulp Rein Forced Epoxy Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 114-125
Author(s):  
Kanwal Jit Singh ◽  
Rohit Kumar ◽  
Ramratan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Universal Testing Machine ◽  
Universal Testing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Wheat Husk

The wheat husk pulp epoxy resin composites were prepared by compression Molding Method and their physical and Mechanical Properties were studied by universal testing Machine. The composites were tested by tensile strength testing and impact strength tester. The content of Wheat husk pulp is varied (35%, 45%, 55%) weight percentage whereas the epoxy resin is varied (50%, 40%, 30%) percentage is kept constant 15% in hardener. Composites have been fabricated using hand layup technique using a suitable mold developed in industry. All the sample have been tested in Universal testing machine as per ASTM standard for tensile strength and impact strength it is observed that composite with 35% wheat husk pulp is having highest tensile strength of 4mm (4.29MPa) and 8mm (6.31Mpa). The impact strength of Composite with 35% wheat husk pulp was highest than 35%to 45% wheat husk pulp.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KEKUATAN TARIK DAN IMPAK MATERIAL KOMPOSIT POLIMER DALAM APLIKASI FIBERBOAT

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 121-126
Author(s):  
Rezza Ruzuqi ◽  
Victor Danny Waas
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Metal Corrosion ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Multi Phase ◽  
The Impact

Composite material is a material that has a multi-phase system composed of reinforcing materials and matrix materials. Causes the composite materials to have advantages in various ways such as low density, high mechanical properties, performance comparable to metal, corrosion resistance, and easy to fabricate. In the marine and fisheries industry, composite materials made from fiber reinforcement, especially fiberglass, have proven to be very special and popular in boat construction because they have the advantage of being chemically inert (both applied in general and marine environments), light, strong, easy to print, and price competitiveness. Thus in this study, tensile and impact methods were used to determine the mechanical properties of fiberglass polymer composite materials. Each test is carried out on variations in the amount of fiberglass laminate CSM 300, CSM 450 and WR 600 and variations in weight percentage 99.5% -0.5%, 99% -1%, 98.5% -1, 5%, 98% -2% and 97.5%-2.5% have been used. The results showed that the greater the number of laminates, the greater the impact strength, which was 413,712 MPa, and the more the percentage of hardener, the greater the impact strength, which was 416,487 MPa. The results showed that the more laminate the tensile strength increased, which was 87.054 MPa, and the more the percentage of hardener, the lower the tensile strength, which was 73.921 MPa.

scholarly journals The Effects of Sodium Hydroxide and Soda AQ Content on Mechanical and Physical Properties of Waste Flax Fibre Pulp Reinforced Polymer Composite Sheet

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-15
Author(s):  
Anupam Kumar ◽  
Ramratan . ◽  
Rohit Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Flax Fiber ◽  
Alkaline Solutions ◽  
Volume Percentage ◽  
Flax Fibres ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study is utilized agricultural waste which may be profitable, pollution free and economically viable for the farmer and industries. In this experiment short flax fiber pulp is the natural fiber component chemically treated with alkaline solutions. Six specimens will be prepared in different volume percentage of flax fiber pulp and epoxy resin in order to get more accurate results. In this study it has been aimed to use flax fibres in composite materials and to study the mechanical properties of the produced samples. The mechanical tests results (thickness test, Tensile strength and impact strength tests) and SEM micrographs indicated flax fibres as an alternative natural fibre source for developing reinforced composites for various industries. The content of short flax fiber pulp is varied (35%, 45%, 55%) weight percentage whereas the epoxy resin is varied (50%, 40%, 30%) percentage is kept constant 15% in hardener. All the sample have been tested in universal testing machine as per ASTM standard for tensile strength and impact strength it is observed that composite with 35% flax fiber pulp is having highest tensile strength of 4 mm (4.57 Mpa) and 8 mm (6.04 Mpa). The impact strength of composite with 35% flax fiber pulp was highest than 45% to 55% flax fiber pulp.

scholarly journals Fabrication of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Bamboo Fibers

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Mohammed Khazal ◽  
Salman H. Abbas ◽  
Younis M. Younis ◽  
Thabit Jamel
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Percentage Increase ◽  
High Mechanical Strength ◽  
Bamboo Fibers ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to enhance the mechanical properties of polymer material using type of natural fiber. Bamboo fiber considered the strongest between the natural fibers group, it have low density, high mechanical strength in addition to its availability makes it economically viable and have potential for used as engineering material. The study is concerned with evaluate some of the mechanical properties (Tensile strength, Bending strength, Impact strength) for the resultant composite reinforced with 10, 20 and 30 vol.% of bamboo fibers, as compared with received material. With the natural reinforcement, the optimum mechanical properties in comparison with the as received epoxy were achieved. The results indicated that the tensile strength increased from 13.51 MPa to 33.50 MPa (that is a percentage increase of 150 %), also the bending strength increased from 24.25 MPa to 44.5 MPa (that is a percentage increase about 83 %), as well as, the increase of the impact strength from 41 kJ/m2 to 69 kJ/m2 (that is a percentage increase about 68 %).

scholarly journals Effect of Natural Fiber (NF) Mix on Mechanical Strength of NF Plastic Composites (NFPC)

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 5663-5667
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Type ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Additional Advantage ◽  
Plastic Composites ◽  
Twin Screw ◽  
The Impact

Natural fibers from plants are gaining importance and may substitute wood in the production of wood plastic composites (WPC). To ensure continuity of fiber supply and sustainability of WPC industries, fibers of various types could be mixed together to obtain Mix WPC. However, research need to be carried out to identify the contribution of different fiber type collectively to the mechanical properties of Mix natural fiber polymer composite (NFPC). In this study, preliminary work on the use of natural fibre (NF) such as kenaf, sugar palm and pineapple leaf fibers in the preparation of Mix NFPC were carried out. Four different fiber mix samples with different fiber ratio and size were formulated using polypropylene (PP) as the polymer matrix. Montmorrilonite (MMT) filler was added at constant amount for enhancement of composite mechanical properties. Samples were mixed and prepared using a twin screw extruder and mini injection moulding resepectively. Individual fibers and NFPC prepared were characterized using thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA). Tensile, flexural and impact strength of the composites were determined. Generally, it was found that addition of fiber mix at 50% fiber loading enhance the tensile and flexural strength of the various NFPC with minimal exceptions. The impact strength of the composites were comparable to that of blank PP implying that addition of fiber gives additional advantage besides being eco-friendly. It was also found that higher kenaf loading and different size of fiber mix contribute positively to the various strengths measured. In addition to that, composition of individual fibers also contribute to the mechanical properties of the NFPCs

Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Aerogels / Phenolic Resin for Nanocomposites

2011 ◽  
Vol 236-238 ◽  
pp. 1725-1730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Jen Chen ◽  
Ming Yuan Shen ◽  
Yi Luen Li ◽  
Chin Lung Chiang ◽  
Ming Chuen Yip
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Phenolic Resin ◽  
Surface Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Aerogels ◽  
Polymer Resin ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Humidity Environment

This study used carbon aerogels (CA) and phenolic resin in fixed proportations to produce nano high polymer resin, and used poly ehtylene oxide (PEO) as the modifying agent for phenolic resin to improve the mechanical properties of phenolic resin and promote the surface conductivity. The prepared nano high polymer resin and carbon cloth were made into nano-prepreg by using ultrasonic impregnation method, and a nano-prepreg composite material was prepared by using hot compacting and cut to test pieces to measure its mechanical properties and surface conductivity as well as the influence of temperature-humidity environment (85°C/168hr and 85°C/85%RH/168hr) on mechanical properties. The result showed that the surface conductivity increased by 64.55%, the tensile strength at room temperature increased by 35.7%, the flexural strength increased by 18.4%, and the impact strength increased by 101%. In hot environment (85°C/168hr), the tensile strength decreased by 23.8%, the flexural strength increased by 3.1%, and the impact strength increased by 84.6%. In high temperature-high humidity environment (85°C/85% RH/168hr), the tensile strength decreased by 29.6%, the flexural strength decreased by 17%, and the impact strength increased by 95.7%.Introduction

Prediction of Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites Reinforced with Feather Fibers of ‘Emu’ Bird

2014 ◽  
Vol 592-594 ◽  
pp. 694-699
Author(s):  
Chandra V. Sekhar ◽  
V. Pandurangadu ◽  
T. Subba Rao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Feather Fibers ◽  
Prediction Of Mechanical Properties ◽  
Feather Fiber

Now a day’s researchers are focusing on natural fiber composites. In the present work composites were prepared with epoxy (Araldite LY-556) resin and ‘emu’ bird feathers as fiber. The composites were prepared by varying the weight percentage (P) of ‘emu’ fiber ranging from 1 to 5 and length (L) of feather fibers from 1 to 5 cm. The various mechanical properties like tensile strength, flexural strength; flexural modulus and impact strength were determined. An attempt is made to model the mechanical properties through response surface methodology (RSM). Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) is used to check the validity of the model. The results reveal that the developed models are suitable for prediction of mechanical properties of Epoxy ‘Emu’ Feather Fiber Composites.

scholarly journals Mechanical And Water Absorption Properties of Madar And Bauhinia Racemosa Natural Fiber Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 2338-2342 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Absorption Properties ◽  
Strength Performance ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Polyester Composites ◽  
First Time

This paper focus on Madar and Bauhinia Racemosa fibers has high potential as reinforcing agents in polymer composites. The composites plates were fabricated by hand layup method with varying the fiber weight percentage of 5%,10%,15% and 20% on mechanical and water absorption properties are analyzed. The mechanical properties of such as tensile, flexural and impact properties of madar and Bauhinia Racemosa fiber mat reinforced polyester composites were studied at first time in this work. The tensile, flexural and impact strength of Bauhinia Racemosa fiber mat reinforced polyester composites had proved higher strength performance than the madar fiber mat reinforced polyester composites.

scholarly journals JUSTIFICATION OF USING MULTILAYER COMPOSITE MATERIALS IN SHIPBUILDING

2019 ◽  
pp. 37-47
Author(s):  
Alsaid Mazen ◽  
Ali Salamekh
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Polymer Composite Materials ◽  
Number Of Layers ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Glass Mat

The development of modern shipbuilding requires using new structural materials, superior to traditional ones. Polymeric composite materials are among the most promising. The article studies the mechanical properties of multilayer polymer composite materials made of glass fabrics under tension and the effect of the number of layers of glass mat on the tensile strength of the material. The technology of manufacturing samples from polymer composites reinforced with fiberglass plastic is being considered. The size and shape of the samples, the technological parameters of the manufacturing process, which depend on standard requirements, and the technological features of the testing machine are substantiated. It has been stated that fiberglass is the cheapest and most common type of composite materials, which does not require special maintenance, the cost of maintenance of fiberglass structures being significantly lower than that of steel structures. The method of testing the tensile strength of the samples has been studied. For conducting experiments, samples of glass mat brand EMC-600-1250-E were used. According to the study results, the mathematical dependence of tensile strength on the number of layers was established, and the most important stages of statistical processing of test results were laid out using the Minitab 18.1 software package. A graph of the relationship between the number of layers and tensile strength is presented. For all the examined samples the ultimate strength will depend on the number of layers. The results of mechanical properties can be used in solving problems associated with the application of polymer composite materials in shipbuilding, for example, in manufacturing superstructures of dry cargo vessels.

scholarly journals Tribological and Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE Polymer Composite filled with TiO2 and Al2O3 Particles used as TKR Implant

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 991-995
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Aluminum Oxide ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Knee Joints ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
Oxide Particles ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Modulus Polyethylene

This study focused on the development of a polyethylene biomaterial for replacement of the joints like knee joints, etc. Through forming aluminum oxide and titanium oxide particles into ultra-high molecular polyethylene, commonly known as high modulus polyethylene, this substance has strengthened its mechanical and wear properties. The composite is made using the injection molding machine by reinforcement materials like bio-inert aluminum oxide (Al2O3 ) and titanium di oxide (TiO2 ) with UHMWPE. Mechanical properties like Tensile, Bending, impact strength and hardness and wear rate of the synthesized polymer composite is tested according to ASTM standards.C3 composite shows enhancement in mechanical and tribological properties, only decrease in the impact strength is seen comparing to other two compositions. So C3 composite can be used as implant

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