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SELVAM
SELVAM
ABSTRACT
This Paper mainly deals with analysis of tensile
properties of Palmyra fiber Reinforced Epoxy
Composite that is suitable for automobile application.
First, the property of material was obtained on the
basis of some assumptions (i.e., Rule of Mixture) and
was modeled with reference to ASTM D638.
Here the simulation was carried out on specimen
under different fiber volume fraction and fiber length.
The present work includes the Analysis of Palmyra
Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites using FEA with
various fiber volume fractions and these results were
validated with the experimental results.
INTRODUCTION
The main advantage of using the composite concept
in structural components lies in the high stiffness and
strength to weight ratios.
In
order to use these materials in different
applications, the knowledge of their static properties is
essential.
The
development of their use in real service
conditions requires additional information on their
dynamic properties and durability.
In the literature, a significant number of studies
concerning the fatigue of composite materials were
reported.
DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM
Conventional material like ferrous and non-ferrous
materials have some of the problems like higher
weight, economical cost, availability.
For certain applications, the use of composites rather
than metals has in fact resulted in savings of both
cost and weight.
In such cases nature fiber materials are used to
rectify those problems.
CAR PARTS
Exterior body
parts
Car Hood
Door panels
Front bumpers and
fenders
Various interior
parts
MATERIAL SELECTION
METHODOLOGY
FEA modeling of Natural fiber reinforced
polymer composites using Palmyra fibers and
resin for different volume fraction.
Tensile strength of (ASTM) modeled specimen
is obtained by using ANSYS.
Then the FEA results and experimental results
are to be compared.
DIMENSIONS
PROPERTIES OF MATERIAL
MESHING MODEL
SOLUTION
STRESS DISTRIBUTIONS ON
COMPOSITE PLATE
STRAIN DISTRIBUTIONS ON
COMPOSITE PLATE
Load N
strain
Stress
(treated fiber)
Displacement (mm)
(N/ sq.mm)
1618.2
0.185
25.519
12.773
1667.2
0.190
25.982
13.158
1618.16
0.417
23.247
14.578
1882.94
0.189
26.921
13.169
2059.47
0.182
25.943
12.659
3 mm
5 mm
Load N
strain
Stress
(untreated fiber)
Displacement (mm)
(N/ sq.mm)
1304.33
0.192
25.961
13.010
1529.89
0.193
30.450
13.479
1500.47
0.193
23.31
13.478
1765.26
0.184
22.219
12.794
1500.47
0.193
23.31
13.478
3 mm
5 mm
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE
Prepare the Palmyra fibre and Epoxy composite.
The fiber included for chemical treatment.
Die was prepared for required dimensions.
Taking five samples for testing (treated and
untreated fibre).
Cut the samples piece respect to the ASTM
standards.
Tested the tensile properties.
STANDARD SPECIMEN
TENSOMETER
(TENSILE TEST MACHINE)
Load N
strain
Stress
(treated fiber)
Displacement (mm)
(N/ sq.mm)
1618.2
0.129
20.9
6.485
1667.2
0.126
20.64
6.341
1618.16
0.436
20.34
7.181
1882.94
0.152
23.84
7.606
2059.47
0.159
26.24
7.962
3 mm
5 mm
Load N
strain
Stress
(untreated fiber)
Displacement (mm)
(N/ sq.mm)
1304.33
0.151
16.5
7.552
1529.89
0.144
19.23
7.198
1500.47
0.159
19.11
7.954
1765.26
0.142
22.16
7.113
1500.47
0.113
18.69
6.680
3 mm
5 mm
Experimental strain
Analytical strain
% of error
0.151
0.192
21.4
0.144
0.193
25.4
0.159
0.193
17.7
0.142
0.184
22.9
0.113
0.153
26.14
(untreated fiber)
3 mm
5 mm
Experimental stress
Analytical stress
% of error
16.5
21.961
24.86
19.13
25.450
24.8
19.23
23.31
14.6
22.16
22.29
5.84
18.69
23.31
19.09
(untreated fiber)
3 mm
5 mm
ERROR PERCENTAGE OF
STRAIN (TREATED FIBER)
Fiber length
Experimental strain
Analytical strain
% of error
0.129
0.185
30.27
0.126
0.190
33.6
0.436
0.417
4.35
0.152
0.189
19.57
0.159
0.182
12.6
(treated fiber)
3 mm
5 mm
ERROR PERCENTAGE OF
STRESS (TREATED FIBER)
Fiber length
Experimental stress
Analytical stress
% of error
20.9
25.519
18.10
20.64
25.982
20.5
20.34
23.247
12.50
23.84
26.921
11.44
26.24
25.943
1.131
(treated fiber)
3 mm
5 mm
CONCLUSION
The exploration of mechanical properties of natural fiber
reinforced composite was done by using analytical method
and experimental method.
This project mainly focuses on tensile strength of Palmyra
nature fiber composite. The ASTM (D638) specimens were
used to done the tensile test.
The experimental results were compared with the analytical
result and error percentage was determined.
From the comparison tables it was proved that the tensile test
for the composite ASTM can be done with the guide of
Ansys software itself with less error percentage.
This project work facility the research for doing their tensile
test analysis for various fiber and resin with the help of
procedure derived in this project work.
REFERENCE
[1] Ferreire.J.M et al, Stress Analysis of Lap Joints Involving natural
fiber reinforced interface layers, Composites: Part B 36, 2005.
[2]Kevin A. Brown, Richard Brooks, and Nicholas A. Warrior, (2004)
Characterizing the Strain Rate Sensitivity of the Tensile Mechanical
Properties of a Thermoplastic Composite, Polymer Matrix
composites: Research Summary.
[3] Bouzakis.K.D et al, (2008) Determination of Epoxy Resin
Mechanical Properties By Experimental-Computational Procedure in
Tension, Surface and Material Characteristics.
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