MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF AS-CAST ZA-27/Gr/SiCp HYBRID COMPOSITE FOR THE APPLICATION OF JOURNAL BEARING

KIRAN, T. S.; M. PRASANNA KUMAR; BASAVARAJAPPA, S.; VISHWANATHA, B. M.

Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (Oct 2013)

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF AS-CAST ZA-27/Gr/SiCp HYBRID COMPOSITE FOR THE APPLICATION OF JOURNAL BEARING

KIRAN, T. S.,
M. PRASANNA KUMAR,
BASAVARAJAPPA, S.,
VISHWANATHA, B. M.

Affiliations

KIRAN, T. S.: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalpataru Institute of Technology, Tiptur – 572 202, India
M. PRASANNA KUMAR: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere - 577 005, India
BASAVARAJAPPA, S.: Department of Studies in Mechanical Engineering, University B.D.T. College of Engineering, Davangere - 577 004, India
VISHWANATHA, B. M.: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalpataru Institute of Technology, Tiptur – 572 202, India

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 8, no. 5
pp. 557 – 565

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The mechanical behavior of as-cast ZA-27 alloy and hybrid composite reinforced with graphite (Gr) of constant 3% by weight and silicon carbide particle (SiCp) varying from 0-9% by weight in steps of 3% was carried out. Vortex method of production was employed in which thoroughly mixed Gr and SiC particles were poured into the vortex created by means of mechanical stirrer. The melt was cast using a pre-heated permanent mold box. Microstructure showed fine distribution of the reinforcements in the specimen. Tensile and hardness tests were carried out as per ASTM standards. The results reveal that, as the percentage of SiCp was increased, UTS and hardness increased with reduction in ductility.

Published in Journal of Engineering Science and Technology

ISSN: 1823-4690 (Print)
Publisher: Taylor's University
Country of publisher: Malaysia
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); Technology: Technology (General)
Website: http://jestec.taylors.edu.my/

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