Impact of ply stacking sequence on the mechanical response of hybrid Jute-Banana fiber phenoplast composites

Maruthi Prashanth B H; Ramesh S; P S Shivakumar Gouda; Gajanan M Naik; Priyaranjan Sharma; C Jagadeesh; Mahantesh M Math; Gajanan Anne

doi:10.1088/2053-1591/ad425c

Materials Research Express (Jan 2024)

Impact of ply stacking sequence on the mechanical response of hybrid Jute-Banana fiber phenoplast composites

Maruthi Prashanth B H,
Ramesh S,
P S Shivakumar Gouda,
Gajanan M Naik,
Priyaranjan Sharma,
C Jagadeesh,
Mahantesh M Math,
Gajanan Anne

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Maruthi Prashanth B H: ORCiD; Department of Mechanical Engineering, A.G.M Rural College of Engineering & Technology, Varur, Hubballi, Karnataka-581207, and Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University , Belagavi, India; Department of Mechanical Engineering P A college of Engineering, Mangalore, Karnataka India-547153 and Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University , Belagavi, India
Ramesh S: ORCiD; Department of Mechanical Engineering, RV Institute of Technology and Management, Bangalore, and Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi , 560076, India
P S Shivakumar Gouda: ORCiD; Department of Mechanical Engineering, SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Visvesvaraya Technological University Dharwad , Karnataka, India
Gajanan M Naik: ORCiD; Department of Mechanical Engineering, RV Institute of Technology and Management, Bangalore, and Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi , 560076, India
Priyaranjan Sharma: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koneru Lashmaiah Education Foundation, Vijayawada, AP, 522503, India
C Jagadeesh: Severe Plastic Deformation Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, 575025, India
Mahantesh M Math: Department of Mechanical Engineering, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore, 560074, India
Gajanan Anne: ORCiD; Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, 576104, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad425c
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 11, no. 5
p. 055301

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Natural fiber composites are increasingly gaining popularity as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic fibers. Incorporating a variety of fibers enhances mechanical properties. The arrangement of fibers plays a crucial role in determining the mechanical characteristics of laminate composites. Therefore, the primary objective of this study is to investigate how the stacking order of jute (J) and banana (B) fibers affects the mechanical behaviour of composites made from phenolic resins. Four different fiber mat stacking sequences (J/B/B/J, B/J/J/B, J/B/J/B, and J/J/B/B) were used for developing the eco-fiber composites using the heat-press technique. Several mechanical parameters were assessed, including tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength, and inter-laminar shear strength (ILSS). The experimental results indicated that the JBBJ composite exhibits superior tensile strength (46.65 MPa) and modulus (993 MPa) compared to the other composites due to the presence of high-strength jute fibers on the surface. Additionally, the flexural strength of the JBBJ composite (87.24 MPa) was found to be noteworthy. It was observed that the impact strength of jute fibers surpasses that of banana fibers. Consequently, the JBBJ composite demonstrates higher values for energy absorption (0.482 J) and impact strength (120 J m ^−1 ) compared to the other composites tested. Moreover, the JBBJ composite displays higher inter-laminar shear strength and hardness values compared to BJJB, JBJB, and JJBB by 30%, 35%, and 43%, respectively. Scanning electron microscope microphotographs reveal strong correlational fracture failure mechanisms, indicative of improved mechanical properties in the JBBJ composite. Based on the experimental results, it is evident that the JBBJ composite can be utilized in lightweight applications.

Published in Materials Research Express

ISSN: 2053-1591 (Online)
Publisher: IOP Publishing
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials; Technology: Chemical technology
Website: https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/2053-1591

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