Investigating mechanical strength of luffa and pineapple fibre reinforced polymer composite

Brucely, Y.; Sahoo, Manas Ranjan; Halder, Shubhajit; Thiyagu, M.; Kumar, Anil; Parida, Lukesh

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2022.08.407

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“…It is observed that, the epoxy matrix accounts for 60% of the composite, while fibre reinforcements accounts for 40% of the total weight [18]. The epoxy and the hardener are combined in a mixture with a ratio of 10:1, by weight respectively [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]. The growing demand for the use of natural fibre in manufacturing owing to their innate ability like predominant behavioural properties, low weight, low cost, great mechanical properties along with being non abrasive, ecofriendly and biodegradable [26] recommends them as a suitable candidate of reinforcement for composite springs.…”

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Investigation on the effects of changing automotive vehicles leaf springs from steel to hybrid polymer composite leaf springs

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Mater. Res. Express

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Leaf Springs find vast applications in different types of mechanical systems. In spite of lot of research, spring steel leaf springs find a lot of applications in all types of heavy vehicle. Weight reduction is one of the present trends in the automotive vehicles and many researchers worked on better materials and design optimization for the same. Composite leaf springs represent some application of composite materials in the field of automotive lightweight materials. This paper is focused to design a natural fibre reinforced hybrid polymer composite mono leaf parabolic spring to replace the existing steel multi-leaf semi-elliptical spring in an attempt of reducing the unsprung mass and investigate its stiffness characteristics by different methods. The spring so designed is analysed for its deflection and hence for its stiffness, by Virtual work method, whose complex integral was solved numerically by Gauss Quadrature. Along with analyzing the stress pattern and making sure the failsafe condition is met, ANSYS is used to construct a model using Solidworks and then use that model to compute the deflection. In the end, three genuine prototypes of the springs were made utilizing match board wooden moulds and the hand lay-up process. These springs were then put through a static load test in a Universal Testing Machine. According to the findings, the spring that is developed to take the place of the present spring will likely have the requisite dynamic and vibration characteristics, and it will also be 83% lighter; as a consequence, it will be suggested as a very excellent replacement. After that, a harmonic disturbance was applied to the springs, and the resulting deflection was analysed. A test rig was built for this specific purpose, and the spring was put under harmonic forcing.

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Investigation on the effects of changing automotive vehicles leaf springs from steel to hybrid polymer composite leaf springs

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A review on sustainable properties of plant fiber‐reinforced polymer composites: characteristics and properties

Sathish,

Radhika,

Venuvanka

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Polymer International

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Fiber‐reinforced composites have emerged as versatile materials with applications spanning diverse industries, driven by their exceptional mechanical properties and lightweight nature. This review provides a comprehensive overview of natural fiber‐reinforced composites, focusing on their enhanced mechanical and functional properties achieved through modern processing techniques. The study delves into various manufacturing methods, such as thermoforming, additive manufacturing, compression molding, electro‐spinning, pultrusion and autoclave molding, which have significantly contributed to the advancement of these composites. The review further investigates the multifaceted properties of these composites, which highlights the versatility and applicability of these materials and provides a holistic understanding of their potential applications. Additionally, the work addresses current research gaps and identifies prospects, shedding light on the evolving landscape of natural fiber‐reinforced composites. The synthesis of processing techniques, material properties and potential applications offers valuable insights for researchers, practitioners and industries aiming to harness the full potential of these sustainable and high‐performance materials. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Investigation of mechanical properties of luffa fibre reinforced natural rubber composites: Implications of process parameters

Gurjar,

Kulkarni,

Joladarashi

et al. 2024

Journal of Materials Research and Technology

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Investigating mechanical strength of luffa and pineapple fibre reinforced polymer composite

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

Investigation on the effects of changing automotive vehicles leaf springs from steel to hybrid polymer composite leaf springs

Investigation on the effects of changing automotive vehicles leaf springs from steel to hybrid polymer composite leaf springs

A review on sustainable properties of plant fiber‐reinforced polymer composites: characteristics and properties

Investigation of mechanical properties of luffa fibre reinforced natural rubber composites: Implications of process parameters

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