An Experimental Study on the Mechanical Properties of Basalt and Banana Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Polymer Composites
Journal Title: International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD ) - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Natural fiber composites are nowadays being used in various engineering applications for the fabrication of lightweight, low cost polymer composites. This is mainly attributed to the use of eco-friendly materials which are easy to use and dispose and has no negative impacts on the environment. The objective of this research work is to experimentally determine the mechanical and thermal properties of Basalt-Banana composite laminates and to find out the degree of improvement due to the addition of Basalt layers on the tensile strength, flexural strength and other properties of Banana fiber composite. Laminates were prepared by hand layup followed by Vacuum-bagging. Each laminate consisting of 5 layers in the intercalated sequence Basalt /Banana/ Basalt/ Banana/ Basalt. The results were finally compared with the existing work on Glass - Banana Fiber composites.
Authors and Affiliations
Aditya Dogra, Akshina Soni, Yogeesha Pai
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP463869
- DOI 10.24247/ijmperdfeb201925
- Views 70
- Downloads 0
Emission Analysis of a DI Diesel Engine Fuelled with Biodiesel from Waste Tallow
In the current investigation ,an effort has been made to make use of tallow oil for biodiesel production. Tallow oil is non- edible oil and now considered as an alternate form of energy. The tallow biodiesel blends B10,...
Analysis and Optimization of Glass Fiber with Epoxy Resin Composite Leaf Spring Used in Cars
A leaf spring made up of steel, used in the back suspension system of the smaller passenger vehicle like car, is analyzed using analyzing software (ANSYS). By using the finite element analysis response, the stress induce...
Design of a Quadruped Robot and its Inverse Kinematics
Mobile robots have many abilities, of which the most unique one is the mobility. The terrain over which, these robots must be able to move is often uneven, slippery or muddy, which gives rise to many challenges, particul...
Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS): A Review
Today’s manufacturing environment demands for manufacturing performance to accomplish the task in the stipulated time interval. Hence, flexibility of the manufacturing systems becomes an important issue which has led to...
A Review on Thermodynamics Analysis and Waste Energy Utilization in Cement Industry
In India, cement manufacturing process consumes about 15-20% energy among all the energy consuming industries. Reduction in energy consumption in cement production process is the prime concern. Therefore, detailed review...