International Journal of Engineering Research

Afroz Mehar ¹, S. Irfan Sadaq ¹, Sameer Mohammed ¹

Affiliations
1 Deptt. of Mechanical Engineering, M.J.C.E.T., IN

Abstract

The main aim of the work is the treatment that is to be given to enhance the surface properties of the fibers in view of obtaining better interfacial reaction between the matrix and the fiber of the composite, which in turn enhances the mechanical properties of the laminate on the whole. The work also focuses on the effect of alkaline solution treatment on the fibers. Numbers of laminates are prepared with different soaking time to be able to subject them to various test methods.

Keywords

Alkali Treatment, Natural Fiber, Laminate.

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S. Irfan Sadaq ¹, N. Seetharamaiah ¹, J. Dhanraj Pamar ¹, Afroz Mehar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Muffakham Jah College of Engineering & Technology, Hyd, IN

Abstract

Composites have been used extensively in applications such as pipes and pressure vessels. Therefore there is need for further studies on the physical and mechanical properties of these materials. In the present work composite laminates made of glass fiber and epoxy resin are tested to find the strength of the laminate and also its mechanical properties. By using FEA (Ansys 11.0) the optimum helix angle is determined for the composite material.

Keywords

Fiber Reinforced Polymers, Finite Element Analysis, Glass Fiber, Epoxy Resin.

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