Mechanical and Water Absorption Characteristics of Jute/BasaltReinforced Laminate

Abstract

To boost the output parameters, the process parameters have to be optimized; which is the aim of this project. Centered within various layers of Jute / Basalt and material orientation, the orthogonal series of various experiments are performed using the relevant Taguchi technique. The aim of these experiments is to provide a relationship between process and performance parameters to enhance the overall performance of the substance under various conditions. The effect of Basalt fibre and Jute fibre orientation during Tension and Hardness is studied in the present work. The tests are arranged according to the orthogonal array of Taguchi L9. Using ANOVA (Analysis of Variance), the experimental results are statistically analyzed to correlate the parameters and answers. It was observed from the experimental findings that orientation was perceived to be the most important element affecting the intensity of the substance proposed. By considering the optimum composition through analysis, water absorption test is performed with respect to number of days with Basalt and Jute as outer layers to study and compare the water absorption percentage of both the fibers. SEM analysis is performed to study the fiber intactness and surface morphology of the optimum sample, after every experimentation. Experimental studies have shown that hybridization of Basalt fibre jute epoxy shows greater tolerance to strength.