Open AccessInvestigation of Mechanical Properties of Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Author(s) -
Manjunath G. Prasad,
A. G. Girimath,
Sharath Rao,
A. J. Vinekar,
Dhanush Patil,
S. N. Timmanagoudar,
S. N. Mathad
Publication year - 2017
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.21467/ajgr.1.1.40-48
Subject(s) - sisal , composite material , materials science , ultimate tensile strength , flexural strength , compression molding , epoxy , fiber , composite number , abrasion (mechanical) , molding (decorative) , absorption of water , izod impact strength test , natural fiber , mold
The aim of this work is to study the influence of sisal fiber content on mechanical (i.e. tensile, flexural, impact, hardness and abrasion resistance) and thermal (i.e. TGA) properties of composites by varying the fiber and epoxy percentage. The composite was prepared by melt-mixing method, followed by compression molding process. The percentage of sisal fiber is varied from 4% to 10% in steps of 2%. Similarly epoxy content is varied from 96% to 90% in steps of 2%. Detailed mechanical Properties of Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites have been studied. The major mechanical properties viz Tensile, Hardness, Impact, Flexural, Moisture absorption, and Moisture content are studied.