Evaluation of Mechanical Behavior of Multifilament Waste Fish Net/Glass Fiber in Polyester Matrix for the Application of Mechanized Boat Deckhouse in Marine Composites

Abstract:

Composite material has long life, higher strength, lower weight and less maintenance cost. These properties have led to marine applications, significantly reduced energy consumption and impact to the environment. Mechanized boat deckhouses are constructed with glass fiber and polyester matrix. But the glass fiber production and utilization is hazardous. The fish net is generally made from nylon fiber and woven in a grid-like structure, which is tough possess high tensile strength, elasticity, resistant to abrasion, impact and chemicals. Fish net gets damaged and large amount of them are wasted every year. The present work focuses on the reuse of this nylon fiber, as reinforcing material, as substitute for glass fiber partially, in polyester matrix. Tensile, impact, flexural and water absorption properties of these specimens are studied according to ASTM standards. The results suggest the possibility of utilizing waste fish net in composite building for boat deckhouse.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 592-594)
• Pages: 2639-2644
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.592-594.2639
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: Michael Rajf*, V.A. Nagarajan, K.P. Vinod Kumar
• Keywords: Composite, Deckhouse Boat, Fish Net, Mechanical Property, Nylon Fiber

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