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Coir Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites for Engineering Applications


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1 Dept. of Mechanical Engg., A. C. College of Engg. and Technology, Karaikudi, India
2 Dept. of Mechanical Engg., Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engg., Chennai, India
3 Dept. of Mechanical Engg., Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engg. and Technology, Karaikudi, India
4 Central Manufacturing Technology Institute, Bangalore, India
     

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The development of natural fiber composites in India is based on a two-pronged strategy of preventing depletion of forest resources as well as ensuring good economic returns for the cultivation of natural fibers. This paper analyzed the possible applications of coir fiber reinforced composites for manufacturing Engineering components. The coir fiber reinforced composites were manufactured using hand lay-up process using treated coir fibers and polyester resin matrix. The three mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength and Impact strength were tested as per ASTM standards. The manufactured engineering components are presented and possible applications are also suggested in this investigation.

Keywords

Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength, Impact Strength, Polyester Resin.
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Authors

S. Jayabal
Dept. of Mechanical Engg., A. C. College of Engg. and Technology, Karaikudi, India
U. Natarajan
Dept. of Mechanical Engg., A. C. College of Engg. and Technology, Karaikudi, India
S. Sathiyamurthy
Dept. of Mechanical Engg., Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engg., Chennai, India
V. Thirukumaran
Dept. of Mechanical Engg., Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engg. and Technology, Karaikudi, India
M. Chellamalai
Central Manufacturing Technology Institute, Bangalore, India

Abstract


The development of natural fiber composites in India is based on a two-pronged strategy of preventing depletion of forest resources as well as ensuring good economic returns for the cultivation of natural fibers. This paper analyzed the possible applications of coir fiber reinforced composites for manufacturing Engineering components. The coir fiber reinforced composites were manufactured using hand lay-up process using treated coir fibers and polyester resin matrix. The three mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength and Impact strength were tested as per ASTM standards. The manufactured engineering components are presented and possible applications are also suggested in this investigation.

Keywords


Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength, Impact Strength, Polyester Resin.