Tensile and flexural properties of ramie fiber and synthetic fiber reinforced with epoxy polymer composite

Authors

  • Sachudhanandan. S Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brindavan college of Engineering, Bangalore, India.
  • Rajashekar Patil Principal and Dean, Brindavan college of Engineering, Bangalore, India.
  • R Vara Prasad Kaviti Associate Professor and HOD, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brindavan college of Engineering, Bangalore, India.
  • Bharath V G Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brindavan college of Engineering, Bangalore, India.

Keywords:

Composite, glass, fiber, Kevlar, Reinforcement

Abstract

Polymer matrix composites have gaining traction as the more reliable and cost-effective alternative to monolithic materials. Polymer matrix composites are being used in a variety of situations, from the household to the industry. In this study, ramie fiber, glass fiber, and Kevlar fiber were used as reinforcing materials, while Epoxy resin was used as a matrix material. The composite material was made by hand layup with various combinations when tested according to ASTM standards. The results of this investigation reveal that the combination of 2 layers of ramie + 4 layers of glass + 6 layers of Kevlar fiber has greater mechanical qualities than the other.

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Published

17-10-2022

How to Cite

Sachudhanandan, S., Patil, R., Kaviti, R. V. P., & Bharath, V. G. (2022). Tensile and flexural properties of ramie fiber and synthetic fiber reinforced with epoxy polymer composite. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S9), 3720–3727. Retrieved from https://sciencescholar.us/journal/index.php/ijhs/article/view/13436

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Vol. 6 No. S9 (2022)

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