Comparison of Tribological Behaviour between Natural and Synthetic Fibres Composites

Abstract:

This work aims to study the wear resistance of composite materials that mainly differ in the fibre typologies used as reinforcement. In detail hemp, glass and carbon fibres in form of woven fabric were used. For the production of the composite materials, an epoxy resin was used as matrix, and the vacuum infusion process was adopted. In order to compare the tribological behaviour of the manufactured composites, a detailed experimental campaign, including tribological tests and microgeometrical measurements, was carried out. In particular, the tribological behaviour was studied through the pin-on-disk tests conducted at 210 mm/s as peripheral speed under 50 N as applied load testing both the composite and the single un-impregnated fabrics. These tests were followed by microgeometrical measurements in order to critically observe the wear tracks, evaluate their depth, width and volume and then to calculate the final less of volume. The tests results showed a good and interesting behaviour of composite materials reinforced with hemp fibres.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 813)
• Pages: 340-345
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.813.340
• Online since: July 2019
• Authors: Dario de Fazio*, Luca Boccarusso, Massimo Durante
• Keywords: Bio-Composite, Composite Material, Hemp Fibre, Natural Fibre, Pin-on-Disk, Wear Behaviour

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