Monotonic and fatigue properties of kenaf /glass hybrid composites under fully reversed cyclic loading
The aim of this work is to investigate the effect of hybridization of kenaf-glass fibers reinforced unsaturated polyester on fatigue life. Three types of composites were fabricated using hands lay-up method, namely, kenaf, glass, and hybrid composites with 30% of weight fraction, the hybrid was mixe...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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IOP Publishing
2015
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/43036/1/mse15_100_012055.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/43036/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The aim of this work is to investigate the effect of hybridization of kenaf-glass fibers reinforced unsaturated polyester on fatigue life. Three types of composites were fabricated using hands lay-up method, namely, kenaf, glass, and hybrid composites with 30% of weight fraction, the hybrid was mixed with a ratio of kenaf: glass 10:20. Monotonic tests were achieved (Tensile and compression) to determine the fatigue stress levels. Fully reversed fatigue loading was conducted with a stress ratio of -1 and stress levels 55-85% of the ultimate static stresses, all tests were conducted at 10 Hz of frequency. The results proof a positive hybrid composite; also agree with the rule of mixture that can predict the final composite properties. Moreover, it's been observed an improvement in overall mechanical properties of hybrid compared to individual ones. |
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