Bending, Tensile and Water Absorption Test of Corn Husk and Glass Fibre Reinforced Composite for Different Composition
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bengaluru - 560001, Karnataka ,IN
B. U. Harshith -
Technip FMC, Chennai - 600032, Tamil Nadu ,INT. S. Arun
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru - 560054 ,INS. Prakrathi
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https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2023/43189Keywords:
Bending Test, Corn Husk, Glass Fibre, Hand Lay-Up, Natural Composites, Tensile Test, Water Absorption TestAbstract
Now a day, there is a huge trend in research and development of bio-based products which have a wide variety of replacement for naturally existing materials. The current research intends to determine the qualities of a composite laminate material consisting of maize husk and glass fibre. The composite is created by alternately overlaying glass fibre cloths on corn husk fibre layers. The required composition and thickness are achieved by calculation of number of the layer of each fibres. The epoxy resin and hardener by weight is mixed in the ratio 10:1 respectively. It is poured between the layers of the composite to generate adhesion. Hand lay-up technique is adopted in manufacturing of the material and the material is pressed for certain duration using nut and bolt template assembly allowing it for natural curing. The composite is being tested for bending, tensile and water absorption tests according to standards.
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