scholarly journals Preparation of Fly Ash/Epoxy Composites and Its Effects on Mechanical Properties

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeesoo Sim ◽  
Youngjeong Kang ◽  
Byung Joo Kim ◽  
Yong Ho Park ◽  
Young Cheol Lee
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Critical Point ◽  
Compression Strength ◽  
Industrial Waste ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
The Other ◽  
Epoxy Composites

In this research, a fly ash/epoxy composite was fabricated using fly ash filler classified as industrial waste. The behavior of its mechanical properties was investigated by changing the volume of fly ash to 10, 30 and 50 vol.%. To determine the influence of particle size on the mechanical properties, we used two different sizes of the fly ash, which were separated by sieving to less than 90 μm and 53 μm. To optimize fabrication conditions, the viscosity of the fly ash/epoxy slurry was measured at various temperatures with different fly ash volume fractions. In terms of mechanical properties, tensile strength increased as the amount of fly ash increased, up to a critical point. On the other hand, the compression strength of the composite increased continuously as the amount of fly ash increased. Finally, the fracture surfaces were characterized and correlated with the mechanical properties.

Experimental Analysis of Mechanical Properties on Concrete with Nano Silica Additive

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 93-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Usha Sivasankaran ◽  
Seetha Raman ◽  
S. Nallusamy
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Compression Strength ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Concrete Mixture ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Cement Particle ◽  
Nano Silica

In the current scenario nanotechnology and nanomaterials are emerging as key role in engineering and medical industries. The objective of this research is to increase the usage of fly ash in concrete to enhance the strength properties of concrete mixed with nano silica and to reduce the emission control caused by CO2discharged from cement manufacturing industries. The strength properties of concrete mixture is enhanced with nano size particles filled the voids amoung micron size cement particle, and hence a denser concrete mixture was being attained. Fly ash is used for partial replacement of cement to enhance the environmental sustainability and to reduce the cost. This research work focussed on preparation of nano silica mixed concrete with replacement of fly ash in concrete mixture. Nano silica was added in addition to the above by 1% and 2% to improve the overall strength properties. Different experimental analysis were carried out to obtained the results such as compression strength, ultimate divide tensile strength and elastic modulus of the enriched concrete mixture. From the observed results it was found that, compression strength was increased by adding 1% nano silica and 25% of fly ash and also increased the ultimate tensile strength by 28%. Scanning Electrom Microscope (SEM) results reveal that, the incorporation of the nano silica in concrete increases the mechanical properties and porosity was successfully minimized with enhancement of pore size distribution.

SILICA-RICH FILLER FOR THE REINFORCEMENT IN NATURAL RUBBER

2012 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanoktip Boonkerd ◽  
Saowaroj Chuayjuljit ◽  
Dalip Abdulraman ◽  
Weerakul Jaranrangsup
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
The Other ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Reinforcing Efficacy ◽  
Cure Time ◽  
Jet Milling

Abstract The aim of the study was to determine the reinforcing efficacy of a silica-rich filler, pottery stone (PS), in natural rubber (NR). The effects of amount and particle size of PS on curing and mechanical properties of the NR compounds were determined. The PS was first divided into four groups. Two of these were raw PS without grinding, which were sieved to particle sizes of less than 106 μm (PS(<106)) and less than 38 μm (PS(<38)). The other two were ground PS, one by current jet milling to obtain PS(JM), and the other by wet ball milling to obtain PS(BM). The particle size distribution of the four different PS prior to ultrasonication was in the ranked order (largest to smallest size), based upon their d(0.5) and d(0.9), of PS(BM), PS(<106), PS(<38), and PS(JM). However, after ultrasonication for 10 min, PS(BM) had the smallest d(0.5) at less than a micron, while the remaining three PS groups showed nearly the same d(0.5) being within the range of 3–5 μm. The presence of PS shortened the cure time, with PS(BM) inducing the greatest decrease in the cure time, while this was somewhat dose independent for at least PS(JM) and PS(<106). For all four PS groups, when present at 20 phr or more, the delta torque of the PS filled NR was higher than that of the unfilled one. However, the addition of PS had no significant effect on the number of crosslinks. With respect to the mechanical properties of the NR filled with PS, it was generally observed that NR filled with PS(BM) at 20–50 phr gave a higher tear and tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and hardness than both the unfilled NR and also the NR filled with the other three PS groups. The optimum PS(BM) loading was at 30 phr.

The Effect of Fibers Loading on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Epoxy Composite

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blaise Solomon ◽  
Davis George ◽  
K. Shunmugesh ◽  
K.T. Akhil
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Vacuum Suction ◽  
Percentage Composition ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced

Carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites are having greater acceptance in industries as well as for researches and engineers due to the inherent properties. In this paper the change in mechanical properties like tensile strength and hardness are studied by changing the percentage composition of carbon by 30%, 35% and 45% in the carbon epoxy composite. Composite is manufactured by vacuum suction method.

scholarly journals Feasibility of fly ash as fluxing agent in mid- and low-grade phosphate rock carbothermal reduction and its reaction kinetics

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-168
Author(s):  
Biwei Luo ◽  
Pengfei Li ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
Jun Ji ◽  
Dongsheng He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Carbothermal Reduction ◽  
Industrial Waste ◽  
Phosphate Rock ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Carbon Excess ◽  
Fluxing Agent

Abstract The feasibility of industrial waste fly ash as an alternative fluxing agent for silica in carbothermal reduction of medium-low-grade phosphate ore was studied in this paper. With a series of single-factor experiments, the reduction rate of phosphate rock under different reaction temperature, reaction time, particle size, carbon excess coefficient, and silicon–calcium molar ratio was investigated with silica and fly ash as fluxing agents. Higher reduction rates were obtained with fly ash fluxing instead of silica. The optimal conditions were derived as: reaction temperature 1,300°C, reaction time 75 min, particle size 48–75 µm, carbon excess coefficient 1.2, and silicon–calcium molar ratio 1.2. The optimized process condition was verified with other two different phosphate rocks and it was proved universally. The apparent kinetics analyses demonstrated that the activation energy of fly ash fluxing is reduced by 31.57 kJ/mol as compared with that of silica. The mechanism of better fluxing effect by fly ash may be ascribed to the fact that the products formed within fly ash increase the amount of liquid phase in the reaction system and promote reduction reaction. Preliminary feasibility about the recycling of industrial waste fly ash in thermal phosphoric acid industry was elucidated in the paper.

scholarly journals Effects of water absorption on the mechanical properties of hybrid natural fibre/phenol formaldehyde composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sekar Sanjeevi ◽  
Vigneshwaran Shanmugam ◽  
Suresh Kumar ◽  
Velmurugan Ganesan ◽  
Gabriel Sas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Phenol Formaldehyde ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
The Other ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Dry Conditions

AbstractThis investigation is carried out to understand the effects of water absorption on the mechanical properties of hybrid phenol formaldehyde (PF) composite fabricated with Areca Fine Fibres (AFFs) and Calotropis Gigantea Fibre (CGF). Hybrid CGF/AFF/PF composites were manufactured using the hand layup technique at varying weight percentages of fibre reinforcement (25, 35 and 45%). Hybrid composite having 35 wt.% showed better mechanical properties (tensile strength ca. 59 MPa, flexural strength ca. 73 MPa and impact strength 1.43 kJ/m2) under wet and dry conditions as compared to the other hybrid composites. In general, the inclusion of the fibres enhanced the mechanical properties of neat PF. Increase in the fibre content increased the water absorption, however, after 120 h of immersion, all the composites attained an equilibrium state.

scholarly journals Material-removing machining wastes as a filler of a polymer concrete (industrial chips as a filler of a polymer concrete)

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 343-351
Author(s):  
Norbert Kępczak ◽  
Radosław Rosik ◽  
Mariusz Urbaniak
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Industrial Waste ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Polymer Concrete ◽  
Strength Parameters ◽  
Basic Parameters ◽  
Natural Fillers

Abstract The paper presents an impact of the addition of industrial machining chips on the mechanical properties of polymer concrete. As an additional filler, six types of industrial waste machining chips were used: steel fine chips, steel medium chips, steel thick chips, aluminium fine chips, aluminium medium chips, and titanium fine chips. During the research, the influence of the addition of chips on the basic parameters of mechanical properties, i.e., tensile strength, compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, and Young’s modulus, was analyzed. On the basis of the obtained results, conclusions were drawn that the addition of chips from machining causes a decrease in the value of the mechanical properties parameters of the polymer concrete even by 30%. The mechanism of cracking of samples, which were subjected to durability tests, was also explored. In addition, it was found that some chip waste can be used as a substitute for natural fillers during preparation of a mineral cast composition without losing much of the strength parameters.

Residual Stresses in Intrinsic UD-CFRP-Steel-Laminates - Experimental Determination, Identification of Sources, Effects and Modification Approaches

2015 ◽  
Vol 825-826 ◽  
pp. 369-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Prussak ◽  
Daniel Stefaniak ◽  
Christian Hühne ◽  
Michael Sinapius
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Residual Stress ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Thermal Residual Stress ◽  
Fiber Metal Laminates ◽  
Fiber Metal ◽  
Impact Energies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Specific Impact

This paper focuses on the reduction of process-related thermal residual stress in fiber metal laminates and its impact on the mechanical properties. Different modifications during fabrication of co-cure bonded steel/carbon epoxy composite hybrid structures were investigated. Specific examinations are conducted on UD-CFRP-Steel specimens, modifying temperature, pressure or using a thermal expansion clamp during manufacturing. The impact of these parameters is then measured on the deflection of asymmetrical specimens or due yield-strength measurements of symmetrical specimens. The tensile strength is recorded to investigate the effect of thermal residual stress on the mechanical properties. Impact tests are performed to determine the influence on resulting damage areas at specific impact energies. The experiments revealed that the investigated modifications during processing of UD-CFRP-Steel specimens can significantly lower the thermal residual stress and thereby improve the tensile strength.

Graphite/Bio-Based Epoxy Composites: The Mechanical Properties Interface

2015 ◽  
Vol 799-800 ◽  
pp. 115-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anika Zafiah M. Rus ◽  
Nur Munirah Abdullah ◽  
M.F.L. Abdullah ◽  
M. Izzul Faiz Idris
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Filler Content ◽  
Weight Percent ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Graphite Content ◽  
Dispersion Condition ◽  
Strong Interfacial Bonding

Graphite reinforced bio-based epoxy composites with different particulate fractions of graphite were investigated for mechanical properties such as tensile strength, elastic modulus and elongation at break. The graphite content was varied from 5 wt.%, 10 wt.%, 15 wt.%, 20 wt.%, 25 wt.%, 30 wt.% by weight percent in the composites. The results showed that the mechanical properties of the composites mainly depend on dispersion condition of the treated graphite filler, aggregate structure and strong interfacial bonding between treated graphite in the bio-based epoxy matrix. The composites showed improved tensile strength and elastic modulus with increase treated graphite weight loading. This also revealed the composites with increasing filler content was decreasing the elongation at break.

scholarly journals Tension mechanical properties of recycled glass-epoxy composite material

2012 ◽  
pp. 189-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Petrovic ◽  
Darko Ljubic ◽  
Marina Stamenovic ◽  
Ivana Dimic ◽  
Slavisa Putic
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Recycled Glass ◽  
Before And After

The significance of composite materials and their applications are mainly due to their good properties. This imposes the need for their recycling, thus extending their lifetime. Once used composite material will be disposed as a waste at the end of it service life. After recycling, this kind of waste can be used as raw materials for the production of same material, which raises their applicability. This indicates a great importance of recycling as a method of the renowal of composite materials. This study represents a contribution to the field of mechanical properties of the recycled composite materials. The tension mechanical properties (tensile strength and modulus of elasticity) of once used and disposed glass-epoxy composite material were compared before and after the recycling. The obtained results from mechanical tests confirmed that the applied recycling method was suitable for glass-epoxy composite materials. In respect to the tensile strength and modulus of elasticity it can be further assessed the possibility of use of recycled glass-epoxy composite materials.

scholarly journals Experimental and Numerical Study on the Effect of Creep Behavior on Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Yttrium Oxide Powder

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 203-213
Author(s):  
B.H. Abed ◽  
K.J. Jadee ◽  
A.A. Battawi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Elasticity Modulus ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Creep Behaviour ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Creep Characteristics

AbstractThe creep test is one of the important approaches to determining some mechanical properties of composite materials. This study was carried out to investigate the creep behaviour of an epoxy composite material that was reinforced with Y2O3 powder at weight ratios of 2%, 7%, 12%, 17% and 22%. Each volume ratio was subjected to five loads over the range of 1N to5N at a constant temperature of 16 ± 2°C. In this work, creep behaviour, stress and elasticity modulus were studied through experimental and numerical analyses. Results showed that increasing the weight ratio of Y2O3 powder enhanced creep characteristics.

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