Mechanical Property Evaluation of (Jute Fibre, Banana Fibre and Groundnut Husk Powder) Reinforced Composite Material

Abstract:

This project aims to evaluate the mechanical properties of composite materials reinforced with jute, banana fibres, and groundnut husk powder reinforced with LY556 resin and HY951 hardener. The study investigates the potential of these natural fibres and powders as a replacement for traditional synthetic fibres in the development of lightweight and environmentally friendly composite materials. The composites will be prepared by blending the natural fibres with a thermosetting resin matrix. Four samples are fabricated by using hand lay-up technique. The composition of the composites will be optimized by varying the fibre volume fraction and the ratio of the different types of fibres, and the mechanical properties of these materials will be evaluated using standard ASTM testing procedures. The results of the study will be used to analyze the effects of fibre content, and the inclusion of groundnut husk powder on the mechanical properties of the composites, such as tensile test, flexural test, compression test and hardness test. The findings of this research could contribute to the development of new and improved composite materials that are sustainable, cost-effective, and have desirable mechanical properties for various applications, such as construction, automotive, and packaging industries.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 916)
• Pages: 43-51
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-c8Lmob
• Online since: September 2023
• Authors: Madineni Shanthan Sai*, S. Prateep Kumar, M. Rajesh
• Keywords: Banana Fibre, Composite Materials, Groundnut Husk Powder, Jute Fibre, Mechanical Properties

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