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Investigation of the mechanical properties of jute and glass fiber reinforced epoxy composite for sustainable and cost-effective applications

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The high demand for composite materials in a variety of industries has prompted intensive research into various fibre combinations. This study is primarily concerned with improving natural fibres in order to build materials that can retain their characteristics, biodegradability, and cost-effectiveness while also getting a deeper knowledge of the structural and mechanical behaviour of these composites. This manuscript attempts to develop a composite made of jute and glass fibres, with epoxy resin (AY105) serving as the matrix and HY951 as the hardener. For composite fabrication, the hand layup process was used. The mechanical properties of the composite were thoroughly evaluated using the ASTM standard technique. The results of the numerous tests were thoroughly analysed in order to ascertain the mechanical properties. The tensile strength of the Jute/Glass composite was remarkable, reaching its apex, showing its applicability for tough structural applications. Furthermore, when the number of fibre layers was reduced from 16 to 8, the flexural strength of the jute/glass composites decreased by around 4%, demonstrating the importance of layer configuration in impacting composite performance. The fractography analysis also validates the results. The impact energy performance differences between composites with 16 layers (39.74 kJ/m2) and those with fewer layers (190.2 kJ/m2) highlight the importance of layer organisation on impact resistance. Furthermore, our research includes hardness measurements taken at three unique sites on the samples, which improves our understanding of the material's hardness properties. This extensive study sheds light on the mechanical behaviour of jute/glass composites, providing light on their potential for a variety of applications. It also sets the path for future research to assure compliance with specified requirements and standards applicable to a wide range of applications.

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    Gopal Nandan & Rakesh Kumar Phanden

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Gupta, N.K., Somani, N., Nandan, G. et al. Investigation of the mechanical properties of jute and glass fiber reinforced epoxy composite for sustainable and cost-effective applications. Int J Interact Des Manuf (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-023-01684-z

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