Mechanical properties and failure analyses of Bemban fiber reinforced thermosets matrix composites

Nor Yatim, Natra Fathira (2023) Mechanical properties and failure analyses of Bemban fiber reinforced thermosets matrix composites. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The purpose of this research is to look into the mechanical properties and failure analysis of Bemban fibre and thermoset polymer turned to composite. The objective is to investigate the mechanical properties of Bemban-reinforced thermosets, to evaluate the effect of different mixture combinations on mechanical properties and the effect of water absorption, and to analyse the failure process of Bemban-reinforced thermosets. The main material used in this project is Bemban fibre and Polyester Resin for the thermoset. Bemban is processed from raw material to get the fibre by using a manual extraction method. Thermoset used is a Polyester Resin. The mixture ratio of Bemban and Polyester Resin for this study is 1:10, 1:5 and 1:1 by using the hand layup method. After the hardening process, two composite mixture samples will undergo a tensile test to get the result for mechanical properties based on ASTM test standards. One of the samples will undergo a water absorption method. The tensile properties of Bemban fibre and Polyester Resin can improve the durability of the composite mixture of natural fibre combined with the matrix.

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