Open AccessEVALUATION OF IMPACT PROPERTIES OF BASALT AND JUTE FIBER REINFORCED IN POLYMER COMPOSITES
Author(s) -
Goudar Santosh Gangappa,
Sripad Kulkarni S
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of engineering applied science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2455-2143
DOI - 10.33564/ijeast.2019.v04i04.056
Subject(s) - basalt fiber , composite material , basalt , materials science , fiber , polymer , geology , geochemistry
In recent year’s composite materials are playing prominent role in various application and also these materials have a better capability of improving basic human living standards, these materials are forming a symbol of progress in new technology and these materials are considered as pillar of modern science and technology. Basalt fiber is a relative new comer to fiber reinforced polymer and structural composites. Jute is a natural fiber. In this project both basalt and jute fibers are considered. This work investigates impact properties of composites prepared by using eight plies of basalt fiber and also basalt and jute (hybrid) in polyester matrix. The composite laminates were prepared using compression molding with varying thickness by taking into account 2mm and 3mm basalt fiber, basalt & jute fiber (hybrid) in polyester matrix. The specimens were prepared and fabricated according to ASTM standards for polymer composites. The results of varying thickness were studied based on the impact properties for basalt fiber, basalt & jute fiber (hybrid) and compatibility is achieved.