Investigations into tensile strength of banana fibre reinforced hybrid polymer matrix composites

Authors

  • Gopalan Venkatachalam VIT University, Vellore-632014, India
  • Sarath C Renjith VIT University, Vellore-632014, India
  • Nilay Sudip Patel VIT University, Vellore-632014, India
  • Midhun Vasan VIT University, Vellore-632014, India
  • Raja Annamalai Arunjunai Rajan VIT University, Vellore-632014, India

Keywords:

banana fibre, tensile properties, hybrid matrix, cashew nut shell liquid, ANOVA

Abstract

Natural fibres, such as banana, coir, jute and gongura have been proved to be effective reinforcements in polymer matrix composites. This work aims to design and fabricate the banana fibre reinforced hybrid polymer matrix composites. The authors developed a hybrid polymer by blending natural and synthetic resins. The tensile behavior of fabricated composites is studied. The influences of natural resin and alkaline treatment of fibre on tensile strength are investigated. ANOVA technique is used to find the regression equations for ultimate tensile strength.

Author Biographies

Gopalan Venkatachalam, VIT University, Vellore-632014, India

Ph.D, M.Tech, B.TechSchool of Mechanical and Building Sciences

Sarath C Renjith, VIT University, Vellore-632014, India

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Nilay Sudip Patel, VIT University, Vellore-632014, India

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Midhun Vasan, VIT University, Vellore-632014, India

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Raja Annamalai Arunjunai Rajan, VIT University, Vellore-632014, India

Ph.DSchool of Mechanical and Building Sciences

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Published

2016-01-27

Issue

Engineering Review, Vol. 36, No. 1

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