Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20170628133614

The Influence of Water on the Properties of Polyester Laminates Made by Manual Air Extrusion

Vlatko Marušić ; Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek, Trg Ivane Brlić-Mažuranić 2, 35000 Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Ivan Samardžić ; Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek, Trg Ivane Brlić-Mažuranić 2, 35000 Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Ivan Opačak ; Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek, Trg Ivane Brlić-Mažuranić 2, 35000 Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Dejan Šakić ; University Applied Science Zagreb, Vrbik 8, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

The mechanical properties of polyester composites reinforced by various combinations of glass fibre types were investigated. The samples were tested before and after the operation of the wet media in the salt chamber. Cross sections were recorded to determine the presence of cavities. It was concluded that the properties of composites depended not only on the number and type of reinforcement but also much more on the portion of cavities. It is concluded that the intermediate surface with a smaller portion of the cavities contributes to the compositions to be firmer and stiffer, but also fragile. As a result, the negative influence of water increases with the increase of porosity.

Keywords

glass fibres; mechanical properties; polyester composites; porosity; water

Hrčak ID:

207439

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/207439

Publication date:

28.10.2018.

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