Abstract: Over the last century, polymers have emerged as one of the most indispensible components used in everyday life, epoxy or poly-epoxide being one such example. Until recently, synthetic filler materials have been the preferred choice for reinforcement of epoxy to improve its toughness. However, natural filler and fiber materials are emerging as suitable alternatives to synthetic materials for reinforcing polymers such as epoxy due to their environment friendliness, high abundance, renewability, and cost effectiveness. The present experimental study aims at learning Mechanical behavior of areca fiber reinforced epoxy composites. Composites having 0, 5, 10 and 15% weight fraction of areca fiber were made using hand layup method. The fabricated composite samples were cut according to the ASTM standards for different experiments. Tensile, flexural, impact, hardness test and water absorption test were carried out at the samples. The maximum hardness, tensile, flexural, impact are getting for the material prepared with the 15 % reinforced areca fiber epoxy composite.
Keywords: Epoxy resin, Hardener, Areca fiber, NaoH.
Title: Mechanical Behavior of Areca Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite
Author: Vinayraj K G, Dr.Ashock B C
International Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Technology
ISSN 2348-7593 (Online)
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