Evaluation of Water Absorption Damage in Hemp Fibre Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites by the Nanoindentation Testing

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 493-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. N. Dhakal ◽  
Z. Y. Zhang ◽  
P. N. B. Reis ◽  
S. N. Surip ◽  
N. Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Hemp Fibre ◽  
Nanoindentation Testing ◽  
Polyester Composites

Water absorption study on pultruded jute fibre reinforced unsaturated polyester composites

2009 ◽  
Vol 69 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 1942-1948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazizan Md Akil ◽  
Leong Wei Cheng ◽  
Z.A. Mohd Ishak ◽  
A. Abu Bakar ◽  
M.A. Abd Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Jute Fibre ◽  
Absorption Study ◽  
Polyester Composites

scholarly journals Water Absorption Study on Pultruded E-Glass Fibre Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 096369351001900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazizan Md Akil ◽  
Leong Wei Cheng ◽  
M. H. Affzan ◽  
A. Abu Bakar ◽  
Z.A. Mohd Ishak
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Glass Fibre ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Compression Properties ◽  
Glass Fibre Reinforced ◽  
Polyester Composites ◽  
And Diffusion ◽  
Maximum Moisture Content

Glass fibre reinforced unsaturated polyester composites were subjected to water immersion tests in order to study its water absorption behaviour its effects on mechanical properties. Water absorption tests were conducted by immersing composite specimens into three different environmental conditions included distilled water, sea water and acidic solution. Water absorption curves were obtained and diffusion coefficient ( D) and maximum moisture content ( Mm) were determined. The water absorption behaviour of composite was found to follow a so-called Fickian behaviour. The flexural and compression properties were found to decrease with increasing water uptake.

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