Abstract
This study aims to reveal the consequence of thickness reinforcement on Fiber Laminates (Polyester Resin, Glass Fiber, Aluminum, and Bentonite) and to see if it can enhance the mechanical properties and resistance of laminates. Glass fiber reinforced polymer composites have recently been used in automotive, aerospace, and structural applications where they will be safe for the application s unique shape. Hand layup was used to fabricate three different combinations, including Aluminium /Glass fiber reinforced polyester composites (A/GFRP), Bentonite/Glass fiber reinforced polyester composites (B/GFRP), and Aluminium&Bentonie/Glass fiber reinforced polyester composites (AB/GFRP). Results revealed that AB/GFRP had better tensile strength, flexural strength, and hardness than GFRP and A/GFRP. Under normal atmospheric conditions and after exposure to boiling water, hybrid Aluminium&Bentonite and glass fiber-reinforced nanocomposites have improved mechanical properties than other hybrid composites. After exposure to temperature, the flexural strength, tensile strength and stiffness of AB/GFRP Composites are 40 % higher than A/GFRP and 17.44% higher than B/GFRP Composites.
Highlights
Glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) materials are non-conductive, making them ideal for high voltage applications such as insulators and power transmission pylons [1]
Researchers previously reported that crack pinning, bifurcation and other strengthening processes were seen in Aluminum Bentonite nanoparticle-filled composites to enhance the strength of clay-polymer nanocomposites [18]
It demonstrates the enhancement of the tensile characteristics of the Aluminium&Bentonie/Glass fiber reinforced polyester composites (AB/GFRP) composites [20]
Summary
Glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) materials are non-conductive, making them ideal for high voltage applications such as insulators and power transmission pylons [1]. Fillers are used to strengthen polymer materials to increase their mechanical characteristics. Such materials like nano clay can be widely used in diverse areas including electronics, communication, transportation, construction and consumer products due to their enhanced mechanical properties. The function of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (ABR) and nano-silica in epoxy composites with stitched E-glass fiber, with a novel approach of layering rubber sheet, resulted in improving the reinforcing effect in FRP and confirmed that the accumulation of nano-silica enhanced the Mechanical properties of the composites. The epoxy resin hybrid composite finds applications in automobiles and aircraft was prepared by adding silicon coupling grafted ferric oxide and E-glass fiber and characterized for tensile, wear. Thermal stability and fatigue behavior and reported that high strength and highest life cycle time were achieved [10]
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