scholarly journals Impact Resistance of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Amazon Guaruman Fiber: A Brief Report

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 2264
Author(s):  
Raphael H. M. Reis ◽  
Fabio C. Garcia Filho ◽  
Larissa F. Nunes ◽  
Veronica S. Candido ◽  
Alisson C. R. Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Impact Performance ◽  
Electron Microscopy Analysis ◽  
Ballistic Properties ◽  
Microscopy Analysis ◽  
Izod Impact ◽  
The Impact

Fibers extracted from Amazonian plants that have traditionally been used by local communities to produce simple items such as ropes, nets, and rugs, are now recognized as promising composite reinforcements. This is the case for guaruman (Ischinosiphon körn) fiber, which was recently found to present potential mechanical and ballistic properties as 30 vol% reinforcement of epoxy composites. To complement these properties, Izod impact tests are now communicated in this brief report for similar composites with up to 30 vol% of guaruman fibers. A substantial increase in impact resistance, with over than 20 times the absorbed energy for the 30 vol% guaruman fiber composite, was obtained in comparison to neat epoxy. These results were statistically validated by Weibull analysis, ANOVA, and Tukey’s test. Scanning electron microscopy analysis disclosed the mechanisms responsible for the impact performance of the guaruman fiber composites.

scholarly journals Promising Mechanical, Thermal, and Ballistic Properties of Novel Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Cyperus malaccensis Sedge Fiber

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1776 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas de Mendonça Neuba ◽  
Raí Felipe Pereira Junio ◽  
Matheus Pereira Ribeiro ◽  
Andressa Teixeira Souza ◽  
Eduardo de Sousa Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Neat Epoxy ◽  
Degradation Temperature ◽  
Cyperus Malaccensis ◽  
Ballistic Properties ◽  
Natural Composites ◽  
Izod Impact

Composites reinforced with natural lignocellulosic fibers (NLFs) are gaining relevance as the worldwide demand for renewable and sustainable materials increases. To develop novel natural composites with satisfactory properties, less common NLFs should also be investigated. Among these, the Cyperus malaccensis (CM), a type of sedge fiber, is already used in simple items like ropes, furniture, and paper, but has not yet been investigated as composite reinforcement for possible engineering applications. Therefore, the present work evaluated for the first time the properties of novel epoxy composites incorporated with 10, 20, and 30 vol.% of CM sedge fibers. Tensile, Izod-impact, and ballistic impact tests were performed, as well as Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and thermal analysis of the composites. Results disclosed a decrease (−55%) in tensile strengths as compared to the neat epoxy. However, the elastic modulus of the 30 vol.% sedge fiber composite increased (+127%). The total strain and absorbed ballistic energy did not show significant variation. The Izod impact energy of the 30 vol.% composite was found to be 181% higher than the values obtained for the neat epoxy as a control sample. An increase in both stiffness and toughness characterized a reinforcement effect of the sedge fiber. The thermal analysis revealed a slight decrease (−15%) in the degradation temperature of the CM sedge fiber composites compared to the neat epoxy. The glass-transition temperatures were determined to be in the range of 67 to 81 °C.

Material analysis techniques using the ion mill

1996 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 1034-1035
Author(s):  
J. P. Benedict ◽  
R. M. Anderson ◽  
S. J. Klepeis
Keyword(s):  
Polished Surface ◽  
Surface Material ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Material Analysis ◽  
Optical Inspection ◽  
Electron Microscopy Analysis ◽  
Microscopy Analysis ◽  
Argon Ions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Scanning Electron

Ion mills equipped with flood guns can perform two important functions in material analysis; they can either remove material or deposit material. The ion mill holder shown in Fig. 1 is used to remove material from the polished surface of a sample for further optical inspection or SEM ( Scanning Electron Microscopy ) analysis. The sample is attached to a pohshing stud type SEM mount and placed in the ion mill holder with the polished surface of the sample pointing straight up, as shown in Fig 2. As the holder is rotating in the ion mill, Argon ions from the flood gun are directed down at the top of the sample. The impact of Argon ions against the surface of the sample causes some of the surface material to leave the sample at a material dependent, nonuniform rate. As a result, the polished surface will begin to develop topography during milling as fast sputtering materials leave behind depressions in the polished surface.

Full Frontal Crashworthiness of Carbon Fiber Composite Front Bumper Crush Can (FBCC) Structures

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Dixit ◽  
P. Begeman ◽  
G. S. Dhaliwal ◽  
G. Newaz ◽  
D. Board ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Video Tracking ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composite ◽  
Component Level ◽  
Frontal Crash ◽  
Impact Performance ◽  
Testing Method ◽  
The Impact

This research study highlights the testing method and relevant results for assessing impact performance of a carbon fiber composite front bumper crush can (FBCC) assembly subjected to full frontal crash loading. It becomes extremely important to study the behavior of lightweight composite components under a crash scenario in order to apply them to automotive structures to reduce the overall weight of the vehicle. Computer-aided engineering (CAE) models are extremely important tools to virtually validate the physical testing by assessing the performances of these structures. Due to lack of available studies on carbon fiber composite FBCCs assemblies under the frontal crash scenario, a new component-level test approach would provide assistance to CAE models and better correlation between results can be made. In this study, all the tests were performed by utilizing a sled-on-sled testing method. An extreme care was taken to ensure that there is no bottoming-out force for this type of test while adjusting the impact speed of sled. Full frontal tests on FBCC structures were conducted by utilizing five high-speed cameras (HSCs), several accelerometers and a load wall. Excellent correlation was achieved between video tracking and accelerometers results for time histories of displacement and velocity. The standard deviation and coefficient of variance for the energy absorbed were very low suggesting the repeatability of the full frontal tests. The impact histories of FBCC specimens were consistent and in excellent agreement with respect to each other. Post-impact photographs showed the consistent crushing of composite crush cans and breakage of the bumper beam from middle due to the production of tensile stresses stretched caused by straightening of the bumper curvature after hitting the load wall.

scholarly journals Effect of Mold Temperature on the Impact Behavior and Morphology of Injection Molded Foams Based on Polypropylene Polyethylene–Octene Copolymer Blends

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Santiago Muñoz-Pascual ◽  
Eduardo Lopez-Gonzalez ◽  
Cristina Saiz-Arroyo ◽  
Miguel Angel Rodriguez-Perez
Keyword(s):  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Impact Behavior ◽  
Critical Parameters ◽  
Crystalline Morphology ◽  
Copolymer Blends ◽  
Opposite Trend ◽  
Izod Impact ◽  
Injection Molded ◽  
The Impact

In this work, an isotactic polypropylene (PP) and a polyethylene–octene copolymer (POE) have been blended and injection-molded, obtaining solids and foamed samples with a relative density of 0.76. Different mold temperature and injection temperature were used. The Izod impact strength was measured. For solids, higher mold temperature increased the impact resistance, whereas in foams, the opposite trend was observed. In order to understand the reasons of this behavior, the morphology of the elastomeric phase, the crystalline morphology and the cellular structure have been studied. The presence of the elastomer near the skin in the case of high mold temperature can explain the improvement produced with a high mold temperature in solids. For foams, aspects as the elastomer coarsening in the core of the sample or the presence of a thicker solid skin are the critical parameters that justify the improved behavior of the materials produced with a lower mold temperature.

scholarly journals Experimental Tests and Reliability Analysis of the Cracking Impact Resistance of UHPFRC

Fibers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Hussain A. Jabir ◽  
Sallal R. Abid ◽  
Gunasekaran Murali ◽  
Sajjad H. Ali ◽  
Sergey Klyuev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Fiber Types ◽  
Impact Performance ◽  
High Performance Fiber ◽  
The Impact

Ultra-high performance (UHP) concrete is a special type of fibrous cementitious composite that is characterized by high strength and superior ductility, toughness, and durability. This research aimed to investigate the resistance of ultra-high performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) against repeated impacts. An adjusted repeated drop mass impact test was adopted to evaluate the impact performance of 72 UHPFRC disc specimens. The specimens were divided into six mixtures each of 12 discs. The only difference between the mixtures was the types of fibers used, while all other mixture components were the same. Three types of fibers were used: 6 mm micro-steel, 15 mm micro-steel, and polypropylene. All mixtures included 2.5% volumetric content of fibers, however with different combinations of the three fiber types. The test results showed that the mixtures with the 15 mm micro-steel fiber absorbed a higher number of impact blows until cracking compared to other mixtures. The mixture with pure 2.5% of 15 mm micro-steel fiber exhibited the highest impact resistance, with percentage increases over the other mixtures ranging from 25 to 140%. In addition, the Weibull distribution was used to investigate the cracking impact resistance of UHP at different levels of reliability.

Flexural and Creep Performances of Wood Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite

2016 ◽  
Vol 850 ◽  
pp. 91-95
Author(s):  
Yan Cao ◽  
Wei Hong Wang ◽  
Hai Long Xu ◽  
Qing Wen Wang
Keyword(s):  
Wood Fiber ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Creep Recovery ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Impact Performance ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Size ◽  
Resistance Performance ◽  
The Impact

In order to optimize the size of wood fiber reinforced polymer, and extend the application field of wood fiber reinforced polymer composites and improve the safety of their use, four size of wood fiber reinforced high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites were prepared by forming mat-compression molding. The four kinds of fibers of different size include 80-120 mesh, 40-80 mesh, 20-40 mesh and 10-20 mesh fibers. The flexural performance, impact resistance performance and 24 hours creep - 24 hours recovery of the composites are studied. Fiber of 20-40 mesh presents the best flexural and impact resistance performance. The flexural strength, the elastic modulus and the impact strength reach 26.71MPa, 2.73Gpa and 6.88 KJ/m2 respectively. The impact performance of wood fiber/HDPE composites do not change a lot, while the fiber size increases from 10 to 80 mesh. However, the composites containing 80-120 mesh fibers has minimum impact performance. The creep performance of the wood fiber/HDPE composites with 80-120 mesh is the worst. After 24h creep test, the strain of the other three groups is almost the same. Creep recovery of the composites reinforced with 40-80 mesh fiber is the worst (61.74%). The creep recovery of the other three is above seven percent. Therefore, excessively large or small fiber size proves to be negative to improve the mechanical and creep performance, and polymer composites reinforced by them are not suitable for work under long-term load.

Impact Experiment and Analysis of the Carbon Fiber Composite Plate with the Central Hole

2013 ◽  
Vol 821-822 ◽  
pp. 158-161
Author(s):  
Kuo Yi Huang ◽  
Gwo Chung Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Composite Plate ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Central Hole ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composite ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Absorption Energy ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Teflon Sheet ◽  
The Impact

The composite material plate with the central hole is made by the composite prepreg. During the laying, the circle Teflon sheet is installed into the center of the composite plate. After curing, the center circle area was cut-out and the composite plate with the central hole was observed. Three different central holes are designed by the diameter of 12 mm, 14 mm, and 16 mm. The composite plate with central hole is stroke by the impact-or to measure the absorption energy, and acceleration to compare their impact resistance. The finite element analysis is also used to analyze the mechanical behavior of the plate during and after the impact. The results showed that the energy absorption capability is lower when the central hole became bigger.

Charpy Impact Test of Epoxy Matrix Composites Reinforced with Buriti Fibers

2014 ◽  
Vol 775-776 ◽  
pp. 296-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anderson de Paula Barbosa ◽  
Michel Picanço Oliveira ◽  
Giulio Rodrigues Altoé ◽  
Frederico Muylaert Margem ◽  
Sergio Neves Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Impact Test ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Charpy Impact ◽  
Charpy Impact Test ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Natural Material ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Lignocellulosic Fibers ◽  
The Impact

The buriti (Muritia flexuosa) fiber are among the lignocellulosic fibers with apotential to be used as reinforcement of polymer composites. In recent years, the buriti fiber has been characterized for its properties as an engineering natural material. The toughness of buriti composites remains to be a evaluated. Therefore, the present work evaluated the toughness of epoxy composites reinforced with different amounts of buriti fibers by means of Charpy impact tests. It was found a significant increase in the impact resistance with the volume fraction of buriti fibers. Fracture observations by scanning electron microscopy revealed the mechanism responsible for this toughness behavior.

scholarly journals Toughness analysis of pineapple leaves fiber composite as alternative material for SNI helmet

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 5961-5972
Author(s):  
Bagus Tri Mulyo ◽  
Heri Yudiono
Keyword(s):  
Impact Strength ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Basic Material ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Alternative Material ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Pineapple Leaves

Along with the times utilization of natural fibers composite materials has been developed. The purpose of this research was to know the impact strength of pineapple leaves fiber composites before applied to basic material for Indonesia National Standard (SNI) helmet. Design of this research was true experimental with posttest-only control design, in this research there were two group, namely experimental group (fiber composite) and control group (SNI helmet). Result of this research showed there was improvement about composite strength with addition fibers volume. The value of absorbed energy and the highest impact strength is found in 10% of fiber volume equals 0.5375 Joules and 0.01657/mm2, far above the SNI helmet which only amounted to 0.3125 Joules and 0.00972 J/mm2. For the highest density value is found in 13% of fiber volume equals 1.4525 g/cm3. It can be concluded that pineapple leaves fiber composites can be used as an alternative material for making SNI helmet.

scholarly journals Impact Resistance and Sodium Sulphate Attack Testing of Concrete Incorporating Mixed Types of Recycled Plastic Waste

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Abu-Saleem ◽  
Yan Zhuge ◽  
Reza Hassanli ◽  
Mark Ellis ◽  
Md Mizanur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transport Properties ◽  
Water Transport ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Sodium Sulphate ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Sulphate Attack ◽  
Impact Performance ◽  
Water Transport Properties ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mixed Types

Impact resistance, water transport properties and sodium sulphate attack are important criteria to determine the performance of concrete incorporating mixed types of recycled plastic waste. Nine mixes were designed with different combinations of the three plastic types; Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), High density polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP). The plastic partially substituted the coarse aggregate (by volume) at various replacement ratios; 10%, 15%, 20% and 30%. The impact resistance and water transport properties were evaluated for nine mixes while sodium sulphate attack test was performed for three mixes. The results showed that the addition of mixed recycled plastic in concrete improved the impact resistance. The highest impact resistance improvement was achieved by R8 (PET + HDPE + PP) at 30% replacement which was 4.5 times better than the control mix. Water absorption results indicated a slight increase in all plastic mixes while contradictory results were observed for sorptivity test. Analysis of sodium sulphate attack results showed that incorporating 30% mixed plastic reduced the sodium sulphate resistance slightly due to the collective effect of plastic entrapping of sulphate ions after 80 cycles. This study has shown some positive results relating to the impact performance of Mixed Recycled Plastic Concrete (MRPC) which enhances its use in a sustainable way.

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