scholarly journals Improving Mechanical Properties of Thermoset Biocomposites by Fiber Coating or Organic Oil Addition

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Truc T. Ngo ◽  
James G. Kohl ◽  
Tawni Paradise ◽  
Autumn Khalily ◽  
Duane L. Simonson
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Epoxy Matrix ◽  
Linseed Oil ◽  
Hemp Fibers ◽  
Fiber Coating ◽  
Strength And Ductility

Two different thermoset biocomposite systems are experimented in this study with the hope to improve their mechanical properties. Fiberglass and hemp, in form of fabrics, are used to reinforce the thermoset polymer matrix, which includes a traditional epoxy resin and a linseed oil-based bioresin (UVL). The fiber/polymer matrix interface is modified using two different approaches: adding a plant-based oil (pine or linseed) to the polymer matrix or coating the fibers with 3-(aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) prior to integrating them into the polymer matrix. Epoxy resin is cured using an amine-based initiator, whereas UVL resin is cured under ultraviolet light. Results show that hemp fibers with APTES prime coat used in either epoxy or UVL matrix exhibit some potential improvements in the composite’s mechanical properties including tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, and ductility. It is also found that adding oil to the epoxy matrix reinforced with fiberglass mostly improves the material’s modulus of elasticity while maintaining its tensile strength and ductility. However, adding oil to the epoxy matrix reinforced with hemp doubles the material’s ductility while slightly reducing its tensile strength and modulus of elasticity.

scholarly journals Improved Performance of an Epoxy Matrix as a Result of Combining Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Ramos-Galicia ◽  
L. N. Mendez ◽  
Ana Laura Martínez-Hernández ◽  
A. Espindola-Gonzalez ◽  
I. R. Galindo-Esquivel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Epoxy Matrix ◽  
Neat Epoxy ◽  
Synergic Effect ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Tensile Toughness

We present an easy and effective way to improve the mechanical properties of an epoxy matrix by reinforcing it with a combination of graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (RGO). These nanocomposites were prepared with different load of nanofillers: 0.1, 0.4, 0.7, 1.0 wt% and a neat epoxy. Ratios of graphene oxide and reduced graphene (GO : RGO) employed were: 0 : 1, 0.25 : 0.75, 0.5 : 0.5, 0.75 : 0.25, and 1 : 0. Results show that with only 0.4 wt% and a ratio 0.2 : 0.75 of GO : RGO, tensile strength and tensile toughness are 52% and 152% higher than neat epoxy while modulus of elasticity was improved~20%. The obtained results suggest that it is possible achieve advantageous properties by combining graphene in oxidized and reduced conditions as it shows a synergic effect by the presence of both nanofillers.

Influence of Portland Cement Addition in the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin

2015 ◽  
Vol 1088 ◽  
pp. 411-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Augusto Zago Marques ◽  
Carlos Eduardo G. da Silva ◽  
André Luis Christoforo ◽  
Francisco Antonio Rocco Lahr ◽  
Túlio Hallak Panzera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Epoxy Matrix ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Response Variable

This research evaluated, with the of the analyses of variance (ANOVA), a composite material based on epoxy matrix phase reinforced with Portland cement (CP-II) particles (0%wt [100%wt of resin], 20%wt, 40%wt, 60%wt). The response-variable investigated were modulus of elasticity (E) and compressive strength (S), bulk density (ρB), apparent density (ρA) and porosity (P). The highest values of the modulus of elasticity were provided from the composites manufactured with 40wt% of cement addition. The inclusion of 60% of cement implies in a reduction in the mechanical properties when compared with the results of the composite manufactured with 40% of cement. For the physical properties, the gradually inclusion of cement provides increasing in the density of the composites, and reduce the porosity of the materials manufactured.

scholarly journals Mechanical and Flame-Retardant Properties of Nanocomposite Based on Epoxy Resin Combined with Epoxidized Linseed Oil, Which Has the Presence of Nanoclay and MWCNTs

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuan Anh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Fire Resistance ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Linseed Oil ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Limiting Oxygen Index

One of the main disadvantages of epoxy resins is brittleness and flammability, which is one of the biggest threats and the reason for limiting advanced applications. In this study, Epikote 240 (EP) epoxy resin was plasticized with epoxidized flaxseed oil (ELO) at different concentrations (EP/ELO ratios 95/5; 90/10; 85/15; 80/20; 75/25). Then, nanoclay additives and MWCNTs are simultaneously dispersed into the EP/ELO blend by using ultrasonic vibration. The dispersion of ELO and nanoclay additives (nanoclay and MWCNTs) in epoxy resin is observed by using the scanning electron microscope in combination with the XRD method. The effect of ELO, nanoadditives on mechanical properties, and flame retardants is assessed by tensile strength, flexural strength, compressive strength, impact resistance, UL 94HB method, and limiting oxygen index. Experimental results have shown that the mixing ratio of 90/10 w/w is the ratio for good compatibility, high mechanical properties, and fire retardation compared with other ratios. When adding MWCNTs as well as nanoclay I.30E to Epikote 240 epoxy, the mechanical strength and fire resistance have changed greatly: tensile strength of 85.45 MPa, flexural strength of 116.32 MPa, compressive strength of 189.25 MPa, impact resistance Izod of 24.37 kJ/m2, and fire resistance reached at V1.

Design of Lightweight Glass-Fibre-Reinforced Epoxy I-Beam for Structural Applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 725-726 ◽  
pp. 617-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikita Afanasev ◽  
Petr Martynov ◽  
Oleg Stolyarov
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Glass Fibre ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
High Tensile Strength ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Fiberglass Composite ◽  
Fiberglass Fabric ◽  
Glass Fibre Reinforced

This study deals with design and evaluation of mechanical properties of the I-shape beam made from plain weave fiberglass fabric and epoxy resin. The possibility of production of I-beam with fiberglass laminate stitched layers has been demonstrated and the prototype of glass-fibre-reinforced epoxy I-beam was manufactured. Tensile properties of fiberglass of manufactured samples were investigated. The results showed that the investigated fiberglass composite has a sufficiently high tensile strength comparable to steel. However, the modulus of elasticity of the samples is quite low.

Mechanical Properties of Cementitious and Non-Cementitious System After Ageing Tests for Well Abandonment Cementing Operations

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Ezechiello da Silva ◽  
Vivian Karla Castelo Branco Louback Machado Balthar ◽  
Romildo Dias Toledo Filho ◽  
Gabriella de Medeiros de Sá Cavalcante ◽  
Robert Lucian de Lima dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Thermal Bath ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Well Abandonment

The plug and Abandonment (P&A) are the final stage of the life cycle of an oil well. This implies that the plugging material must withstand the chemicals, temperature and well pressure to ensure its long-term integrity. Portland cement is the most used material as a safety barrier in P&A operations. However, the extreme conditions of the well have challenged the mechanical properties of Portland Cement. In this context, the present work aims to identify the adequate systems as permanent plugging material and to characterize them with a qualification process based on international references and experimental validation. Hence, four systems were tested for plug cementing operation with composition variations under pre-defined ageing conditions. Class G Portland cement slurry was used as reference to allow comparison of mechanical properties (compressive strength and tensile strength) between flexible cement paste, a system containing a mixture of Class G Portland Cement with epoxy resin and finally a system with epoxy resin only. Samples containing Class G Portland Cement were cured for 14 days under well bottom conditions (3000 psi and temperature of 174 degrees Fahrenheit) and cured for 14 days at well temperature (using a thermal bath). Samples containing resin were cured for 14 days under well bottom conditions (3000 psi and temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit) and cured for 14 days at well temperature (using a thermal bath). Finally, the samples were aged for 60 days in a thermal bath at well temperature and exposed to the brine which is the completion fluid composition which will be above and below in contact with the well barrier in a P & A operation. The results of the compressive strength tests of the samples aged in brine showed tha in some systems tested the reduction of the modulus of elasticity occurred, however, it was also observed the increase of the modulus of elasticity in another system. The same was true of the results of tensile strength tests of aged samples, the increase of rupture loading in some systems and reduction in the other ones were observed. The mechanical tests of the samples before and after ageing were performed to define the best system to be used in a well abandonment operation aiming for long-term integrity.

The Mechanical Properties of Organic Modified Epoxy Resin

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Georgel MIHU ◽  
Claudia Veronica UNGUREANU ◽  
Vasile BRIA ◽  
Marina BUNEA ◽  
Rodica CHIHAI PEȚU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Epoxy Matrix ◽  
Epoxy Resins ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Organic Modification ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Modified Epoxy

Epoxy resins have been presenting a lot of scientific and technical interests and organic modified epoxy resins have recently receiving a great deal of attention. For obtaining the composite materials with good mechanical proprieties, a large variety of organic modification agents were used. For this study gluten and gelatin had been used as modifying agents thinking that their dispersion inside the polymer could increase the polymer biocompatibility. Equal amounts of the proteins were milled together and the obtained compound was used to form 1 to 5% weight ratios organic agents modified epoxy materials. To highlight the effect of these proteins in epoxy matrix mechanical tests as three-point bending and compression were performed.

scholarly journals The Structure and Mechanical Properties of Hemp Fibers-Reinforced Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Composites Modified by Electron Beam Irradiation

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 5317
Author(s):  
Rafał Malinowski ◽  
Aneta Raszkowska-Kaczor ◽  
Krzysztof Moraczewski ◽  
Wojciech Głuszewski ◽  
Volodymyr Krasinskyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Electron Beam ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Electron Radiation ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Hemp Fibers

The need for the development of new biodegradable materials and modification of the properties the current ones possess has essentially increased in recent years. The aim of this study was the comparison of changes occurring in poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) due to its modification by high-energy electron beam derived from a linear electron accelerator, as well as the addition of natural fibers in the form of cut hemp fibers. Changes to the fibers structure in the obtained composites and the geometrical surface structure of sample fractures with the use of scanning electron microscopy were investigated. Moreover, the mechanical properties were examined, including tensile strength, elongation at break, flexural modulus and impact strength of the modified PCL. It was found that PCL, modified with hemp fibers and/or electron radiation, exhibited enhanced flexural modulus but the elongation at break and impact strength decreased. Depending on the electron radiation dose and the hemp fibers content, tensile strength decreased or increased. It was also found that hemp fibers caused greater changes to the mechanical properties of PCL than electron radiation. The prepared composites exhibited uniform distribution of the dispersed phase in the polymer matrix and adequate adhesion at the interface between the two components.

scholarly journals Roller Compacted Concrete with Recycled Concrete Aggregate for Paving Bases

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hedelvan Emerson Fardin ◽  
Adriana Goulart dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Roller Compacted Concrete ◽  
Flexural Tensile Strength ◽  
Mechanical And Physical Properties

This research aimed to investigate the mechanical and physical properties of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) used with Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) as a replacement for natural coarse aggregate. The maximum dry density method was adopted to prepare RCC mixtures with 200 kg/m³ of cement content and coarse natural aggregates in the concrete mixture. Four RCC mixtures were produced from different RCA incorporation ratios (0%, 5%, 15%, and 30%). The compaction test, compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural tensile strength, and modulus of elasticity, porosity, density, and water absorption tests were performed to analyze the mechanical and physical properties of the mixtures. One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to identify the influences of RCA on RCC’s mechanical properties. As RCA increased in mixtures, some mechanical properties were observed to decrease, such as modulus of elasticity, but the same was not observed in the splitting tensile strength. All RCCs displayed compressive strength greater than 15.0 MPa at 28 days, splitting tensile strength above 1.9 MPa, flexural tensile strength above 2.9 MPa, and modulus of elasticity above 19.0 GPa. According to Brazilian standards, the RCA added to RCC could be used for base layers.

Effect of Small Iron, Chromium and Boron Additions as Alloying Elements on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ni3Al

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 123-126
Author(s):  
Radu L. Orban ◽  
Mariana Lucaci
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Alloying Elements ◽  
Alloyed Powder ◽  
Mechanically Alloyed ◽  
Powder Mixtures ◽  
B Additions ◽  
Strength And Ductility ◽  
Iron Chromium

This paper investigates the effect of Fe, Cr and B additions, in small proportions, as alloying elements in Ni3Al with the purpose to reduce its intrinsic fragility and extrinsic embrittlement and to enhance, in the same time, its mechanical properties. It represents a development of some previous research works of the authors, proving that Ni3Al-Fe-Cr-B alloys obtained by reactive synthesis (SHS) starting from Mechanically Alloyed powder mixtures have superior both room temperature tensile strength and ductility, and compression ones at temperatures up to 800 °C, than pure Ni3Al. These create premises for their using as superalloys substitutes.

scholarly journals Influence of the surface treatment of tire rubber residues added in mortars

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. C. Marques ◽  
J. L. Akasaki ◽  
A. P. M. Trigo ◽  
M. L. Marques
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Tire Rubber ◽  
Flow Test ◽  
Made In

In this work it was evaluated the influence tire rubber addition in mortars in order to replace part of the sand (12% by volume). It was also intended to verify if the tire rubber treatment with NaOH saturated aqueous solution causes interference on the mechanical properties of the mixture. Compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, water absorption, modulus of elasticity, and flow test were made in specimens of 5cmx10cm and the tests were carried out to 7, 28, 56, 90, and 180 days. The results show reduction on mechanical properties values after addition of tire rubber and decrease of the workability. It was also observed that the tire rubber treatment does not cause any alteration on the results compared to the rubber without treatment.

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