Characterization of Jute Frp Composite for Structural and Electrical Applications
P L Srinivasa Murthy1, Balasubramanya H S2, Saumya Supratik3, Pavan Jadhav4
1P L Srinivasa Murthy, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore (Karnataka), India.
2Balasubramanya H S, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore (Karnataka), India.
3Saumya Supratik, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore (Karnataka), India.
4Pavan Jadhav, Department of Civil Engineering, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore (Karnataka), India.
Manuscript received on 24 March 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 05 April 2019 | Manuscript Published on 18 April 2019 | PP: 493-496 | Volume-7 Issue-6S March 2019 | Retrieval Number: F02940376S19/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: The bio-based FRP composites are fast growing in industrial applications and fundamental research. Bio based fibers have been proved to be better alternative to synthetic fiber in automobiles, railway coaches and aerospace applications. Polymers are finding wide applications in our daily life due to their exclusive properties such as higher strength to weight ratio, lightness, economy, chemical resistance etc. Polymer composites are materials with many outstanding properties and in order to make them biodegradable or partially biodegradable, lot of efforts have been made to use bio based fibers as reinforcement. But the performance of these bio based composites depends on the properties of the reinforcing fibers and the bonding between the matrix and the fibers. The current research focuses on jute fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites that can be used for structural and electrical applications. In this work sawdust and wheat flour are used as filler material. Four samples of different compositions and fillers are developed by means of hand layup process. The investigation of tensile strength, flexural strength and impact energy are considered/taken up in present work. Surface morphology of composites have also been studied.
Keywords: Lapox L12, Saw Dust, Hemicelluloses, Flexural Test.
Scope of the Article: Composite Materials