Mechanical and physical investigation of an artificial stone produced with granite residue and epoxy resin

2020 ◽  
pp. 002199832096813
Author(s):  
Maria Luiza PM Gomes ◽  
Elaine AS Carvalho ◽  
Tcharllis JC Demartini ◽  
Eduardo A de Carvalho ◽  
Henry A Colorado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Compression Process ◽  
Physical Investigation ◽  
Polymer Resin ◽  
Temperature Oscillations ◽  
Ornamental Stones ◽  
Mechanical And Physical Properties ◽  
Artificial Stone ◽  
Viable Method

The incorporation of ornamental stones residues to a polymer resin to produce artificial stone is an alternative to reducing the environmental impacts of inadequate waste disposal; it also represents a technically viable method. The objective of study was to develop an artificial granitic stone (AGS) using 85% in mass of granite agglutinated by 15% epoxy resin, through a vacuum, vibration and compression process. The artificial stone presented superior properties when compared with the natural granite, it had satisfactory mechanical and physical properties, resistant to temperature oscillations, to impact and wear, therefore suitable for applications for flooring subject to instantaneous tension and high-traffic.

Experimental Investigation on Volume Fraction of Mechanical and Physical Properties of Flax and Bamboo Fibers Reinforced Hybrid Epoxy Composites

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sathish ◽  
K. Kumaresan ◽  
L. Prabhu ◽  
N. Vigneshkumar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Mechanical And Physical Properties ◽  
Bamboo Fibers

The aim of this paper is to study the effect of volume fraction on mechanical and physical properties such as tensile, flexural, impact, interlaminar shear strength, void content and water absorption of flax and bamboo fibers reinforced hybrid epoxy composites. Flax and bamboo fibers reinforced epoxy resin matrix hybrid composites have been fabricated by compression molding techniques. The hybrid composites were fabricated with different volume fraction of fibers. SEM analysis on the hybrid composite materials was performed to analyze the bonding behavior of materials and internal structure of the fractured surfaces. The effect of chemical treatment of flax and bamboo fibers was verified by FTIR analysis. The results showed that the tensile, impact, flexural and ILSS are maximum for 40:0 (flax: bamboo) hybrid composites. The void content decreased for 20:20 (flax:bamboo) composites due to tightly packed flax fiber and more compatibility towards epoxy resin.

Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Nanofiber with Reinforced Polymer Resin Matrix Composite

Nano Hybrids ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 20-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Nallusamy ◽  
N. Manikanda Prabu
Keyword(s):  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Material Development ◽  
Polymer Resin ◽  
Nano Fiber ◽  
Resin Matrix Composite

Polymer composite with reinforced fiber is a remarkable development in the field of engineering materials. The applications of composite materials have significantly increased in Defense, Aeronautical and Automobiles because of its specific modulus and high strength characteristics. In composite material development, nano particles reinforcement and nano fiber reinforcement are the most recent methods developed. In this research electrospun carbon nanofiber reinforced mat with polymer epoxy resin composites was prepared. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope and ultrasonic scanning were used to study the morphology and the defect on the specimens for analyzing the structural conditions of the samples for determining the mechanical properties. The result clearly indicates that the Carbon Nanofiber (CNF)/ Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) mat improves the flexural strength of the epoxy resin and that 0.015% CNF in PVA gives a better mechanical strength.

scholarly journals Thermal Properties of Sago Fiber-Epoxy Composite

Fibers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Widayani Sutrisno ◽  
Mitra Rahayu ◽  
Damar Rastri Adhika
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Thermal Processes ◽  
Compression Process ◽  
Peak Point ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Materials Used

The aim of this study is to analyze the thermal properties of sago fiber-epoxy composite. The sago fiber-based composite has been prepared using epoxy resin as the matrix, via a simple mixing followed by compression. The compression process includes hot compression (100 °C/10 kgf cm−2) and cold compression (ambient/10 kgf cm−2). The composite series was prepared with 9%, 13%, 17%, 20%, and 23% (w/w) of epoxy resin. Microstructures of all materials used were observed using an SEM (scanning electron microscope) instrument. The thermal properties of the composite and its components were examined through TG/DTA characterization. The samples were heated using the heating rate of 10 °C/min from room temperature to 400 °C, except for epoxy resin, which was heated to 530 °C. TG/DTA results depict three stages of thermal processes of sago fiber-epoxy composite: evaporation of water molecules at below 100 °C with the peak point within the range of 51.3 and 57.3 °C, the damage of sago fiber within the range of 275 and 370 °C with the peak point within the range of 333.3 and 341.3 °C and the damage of epoxy resin at above 350 °C with the peak point at 376.2 °C.

Analytical Study and Laboratory Tests for Investigating the Application of Polymer for Achieving High Strength Concrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 39-51
Author(s):  
Kamrun N. Keya ◽  
Alamgir Habib ◽  
Sampa Akhter ◽  
Hasan M. Tamim ◽  
Maksuda Akhter
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Polymer Concrete ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Polymer Resin ◽  
Adequate Quality

Polymer concrete is one kind of which is used as an additive of the binding material. Due to their high thermal stability, tensile and flexural strengths, high compressive strength and resistance to chemical, its popularity increasing rapidly and which is now widely used as a construction material. This paper explores a research study that has been establishing a standard correlation between concrete compressive strength with the amount of polymers and other ingredients. Hence a comparison was made between the conventional concrete and polymer concrete. As per ASTM C31, the mix design of polymer concrete is calculated and estimated the material quantity. In this research, a total of twenty-two trail mixes of polymer concrete were prepared with different amount of epoxy resin and hardener. In implementation of experimental program compressive strength test was performed for conventional concrete, polymer resin (epoxy resin) concrete with resin percentage 10%, 12%, 15%, 17% and 20% was performed and compared the results with polymer concrete (no-fly ash) with polymer concrete (fly ash) percentage 15%. It was found that the compressive strength of the polymer concrete was increased with increasing the percentage of a polymer. Compressive strength of the 17% and 20% polymer resin-based polymer concrete was 46.75 MPa and 48.32 MPa and cost was around 1,17,110.00 TK and 1,37,152.00 TK; respectively and also it was observed that by using fly ash the strength of the concrete could be increased significantly. It can be said that higher strength can be achieved with a comparatively high cost. However, the cost can be reduced by proper materials selection, mix ratio, curing and adequate quality control of the material.

scholarly journals Strength Performance and Dimensional Stability of Peeled Bamboo - Fiberglass Composite (PBFC) from Buluh Betong

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Mohd Aminuddin Che Haron ◽  
Suhaimi Muhammed ◽  
Abdul Hamid Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
European Standard ◽  
Strength Performance ◽  
Layer Composite ◽  
Mechanical And Physical Properties ◽  
Fiberglass Composite

Bamboo is considered as environmentally and eco-friendly material compared to hardwood and nowadays bamboo veneer is getting very popular in the market. Bamboo veneer is suitable for many modern designs. The alternate layers of veneer bamboo (3 and 5 layers) were combined with fiberglass by using Epoxy resin (2% hardener) as bonding agent to produce PBFC at different pressure. Panels produced were assessed for the mechanical and physical properties such as MOE and MOR, thickness swelling (TS), and water absorption (WA) in accordance with the European Standard. Results revealed that strength performance of board improved with increasing pressure. Thickness swelling and water absorption values were much lower for the 5 layer composite Thus such findings revealed that bamboo veneer from Buluh betong possess great potential for the manufacture of bio-composite products.

scholarly journals Artificial stone production using iron ore tailing (IOT)

Cerâmica ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (378) ◽  
pp. 164-171
Author(s):  
C. B. da Silva ◽  
P. R. P. de Paiva
Keyword(s):  
Iron Ore ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Polymer Resin ◽  
Stone Materials ◽  
Alternative Materials ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Tailing Dam ◽  
Iron Ore Tailing ◽  
Artificial Stone

Abstract Artificial stone materials (ASM) were produced with an iron ore tailing (IOT) from the disruption of Fundão’s tailing dam, located in Mariana, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. The IOT was separated in 3 powders with different particle sizes: DAG (<600 μm), DAR (600 to 75 μm), and DSA (<75 μm); then, each powder was characterized and mixed with a polymer resin (polyester or epoxy). ASM samples were prepared using the transfer molding technique; vacuum vibration technology was also applied to half of the samples. After curing, the ASM samples were characterized for mechanical properties and physical parameters. The microstructure of polished ASM samples was also analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. All results indicated that ASM samples produced with epoxy resin were superior to the samples made with polyester resin. The features found for the different compositions and shaping conditions for the produced ASM samples can allow various applications for these alternative materials in the construction industry, such as floor and wall tiles, providing a means of reducing the amount of IOT deposited in the tailing dams and adding economic value to this waste.

scholarly journals Mechanical and physical properties of water hyacinth and cogon grass fiber reinforced epoxy resin composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 2145 (1) ◽  
pp. 012036
Author(s):  
P Kongkaew ◽  
P Praneekrit ◽  
T Rudchapo ◽  
K Khampui
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Fracture Behavior ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Surface Fracture ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Mechanical And Physical Properties

Abstract In this paper, the study investigates the mechanical and physical properties of water hyacinth and cogon grass fiber reinforced epoxy resin hybrid composites. Hand lay-up technique was used to fabricate the composites. Water absorption, microstructure, tensile properties, flexural properties, and impact strength tests for total fiber contents, 15 wt %, and different water hyacinth and cogon grass fiber ratios (10/0, 8/2, 6/4, 4/6, 2/8, and 0/10) were used to evaluate the investigation’s effects. The addition of water hyacinth and cogon grass fiber into epoxy improves tensile, flexural, and impact properties while decreasing water absorption, according to the findings. Using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), the microstructure of the composites was analyzed, and surface fracture behavior and the void between the fiber and matrix were observed.

Environmental Effects on Mechanical Properties of Modified and Unmodified Carbon Nanotube/Epoxy Resin Nanoomposites

2010 ◽  
Vol 123-125 ◽  
pp. 69-72
Author(s):  
Wei Jen Chen ◽  
Kung Wei Ho ◽  
Yi Luen Li ◽  
Ming Yuam Shen ◽  
Chin Lung Chiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
High Humidity ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Mechanical And Physical Properties ◽  
Fourier Transforms Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Thermo Stability

The composites of mechanical and thermal properties of modified and unmodified Carbon nanotube /epoxy resin nanocomposites tested under various circumstances is a major investigation in this study. Identification of functional groups of CNT surface using Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was done to male sure if the means of modification adopted in this study is successfully. The tensile and flexural strengths of modified CNT-containing nanocomposites with the amount of modified CNT around 0.75 Phr tested under room temperature circumstance increase 10.96 % and 21.44 % respectively. These two strengths of nanocomposites tested under high temperature circumstance increase 14.55 % and 10.80 % respectively. Additionally, both strengths of nanocomposites tested under high temp.-high humidity circumstance increase 11.65 % and 23.53 % respectively. According to the test results using pyris diamond thermomechanical analyzer (TMA) coefficient decreases 39.81 % with increasing the content of modified CNT and meanwhile glass transition temperature increases 4.15 %. Because of above-mentioned effect, a modified CNs-containing nanocomposite possesses great thermo stability. Overall, No matter what circumstance (high temperature or high temp.-high humidity circumstances) nanocomposites expose to, and no matter whether CNT are modified or not, CNT do significantly enhance mechanical and physical properties of composite.

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