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Engineering Review : International journal for publishing of original researches from the aspect of structural analysis, materials and new technologies in the field of mechanical engineering, shipbuilding, fundamental engineering sciences, computer sciences, electrical engin, Vol. 36 No. 1, 2016.

Original scientific paper

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

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

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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.

Keywords

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

Hrčak ID:

151836

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/151836

Publication date:

27.1.2016.

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