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Study of Mechanical and Micro-Structural Effect on Alkaline Treated Sponge Gourd (<i> Luffa aegyptiaca </i>) Fibre Epoxy Composite
Department of Polymer and Textile Technology, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos
Department of Polymer and Textile Technology, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos
Department of Polymer Technology, Nigerian Institute of Leather & Science Technology, Zaria, Nigeria
- 1 Department of Polymer and Textile Technology, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos
- 2 Department of Polymer and Textile Technology, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos
- 3 Department of Polymer Technology, Nigerian Institute of Leather & Science Technology, Zaria, Nigeria
Modern Mechanical Engineering·Volume 06 (2016)·Pages 1–9·Published 4 February 2016·DOI10.4236/mme.2016.61001
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Abstract
In this present work, the study of mechanical and micro-structural effect on alkaline treated sponge gourd fibre epoxy composite has been investigated experimentally. Composite laminates are fabricated by hand lay-up technique. Scanning Electro Microscope analysis on the composite materials is performed. A group of neat epoxy samples is fabricated for comparison purpose. Samples are analysed for their mechanical properties to establish an alkaline effect on sponge gourd. Indeed, a maximum value of strength and strain is observed over 20% filler loading for 24 hrs treated fibre composite.
KeywordsSponge GourdFibreFlexuralModulus
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