Epoxy and Polyester Composites’ Characteristics under Tribological Loading Conditions
This research examines the friction and dry wear behaviours of glass fibre-reinforced epoxy (GFRE) and glass fibre-reinforced polyester (GFRP) composites. Three fibre orientations—parallel orientation (P–O), anti-parallel orientation (AP–O), and normal orientation (N–O)—and various sliding distances...
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| author | Jasem Ghanem Alotaibi Ayedh Eid Alajmi Gabrel A. Mehoub Belal F. Yousif |
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| description | This research examines the friction and dry wear behaviours of glass fibre-reinforced epoxy (GFRE) and glass fibre-reinforced polyester (GFRP) composites. Three fibre orientations—parallel orientation (P–O), anti-parallel orientation (AP–O), and normal orientation (N–O)—and various sliding distances from 0–15 km were examined. The experiments were carried out using a block-on-ring configuration at room temperature, an applied load of 30 N, and a sliding velocity of 2.8 m/s. During the sliding, interface temperatures and frictional forces were captured and recorded. Worn surfaces were examined using scanning electron microscopy to identify the damage. The highest wear rates for GFRE composites occurred in those with AP–O fibres, while the highest wear rates for GFRP composites occurred in those with P–O fibres. At longer sliding distances, composites with P–O and N–O fibres had the lowest wear rates. The highest friction coefficient was observed for composites with N–O and P–O fibres at higher sliding speeds. The lowest friction coefficient value (0.25) was for composites with AP–O fibres. GFRP composites with P–O fibres had a higher wear rate than those with N–O fibres at the maximum speed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7ee33f7f45914b9091a1264ac0444b182023-11-22T04:45:08ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602021-07-011314223010.3390/polym13142230Epoxy and Polyester Composites’ Characteristics under Tribological Loading ConditionsJasem Ghanem Alotaibi0Ayedh Eid Alajmi1Gabrel A. Mehoub2Belal F. Yousif3Department of Automotive and Marine Engineering Technology, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Adailiyah 42325, KuwaitDepartment of Automotive and Marine Engineering Technology, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Adailiyah 42325, KuwaitMechanical Technology Department, High Institute of Science and Technology, Qasr Bin Ghashir 22131, LibyaFaculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, AustraliaThis research examines the friction and dry wear behaviours of glass fibre-reinforced epoxy (GFRE) and glass fibre-reinforced polyester (GFRP) composites. Three fibre orientations—parallel orientation (P–O), anti-parallel orientation (AP–O), and normal orientation (N–O)—and various sliding distances from 0–15 km were examined. The experiments were carried out using a block-on-ring configuration at room temperature, an applied load of 30 N, and a sliding velocity of 2.8 m/s. During the sliding, interface temperatures and frictional forces were captured and recorded. Worn surfaces were examined using scanning electron microscopy to identify the damage. The highest wear rates for GFRE composites occurred in those with AP–O fibres, while the highest wear rates for GFRP composites occurred in those with P–O fibres. At longer sliding distances, composites with P–O and N–O fibres had the lowest wear rates. The highest friction coefficient was observed for composites with N–O and P–O fibres at higher sliding speeds. The lowest friction coefficient value (0.25) was for composites with AP–O fibres. GFRP composites with P–O fibres had a higher wear rate than those with N–O fibres at the maximum speed.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/14/2230compositesfriction and wear behaviourtribological propertiesreinforcement |
| spellingShingle | Jasem Ghanem Alotaibi Ayedh Eid Alajmi Gabrel A. Mehoub Belal F. Yousif Epoxy and Polyester Composites’ Characteristics under Tribological Loading Conditions Polymers composites friction and wear behaviour tribological properties reinforcement |
| title | Epoxy and Polyester Composites’ Characteristics under Tribological Loading Conditions |
| title_full | Epoxy and Polyester Composites’ Characteristics under Tribological Loading Conditions |
| title_fullStr | Epoxy and Polyester Composites’ Characteristics under Tribological Loading Conditions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Epoxy and Polyester Composites’ Characteristics under Tribological Loading Conditions |
| title_short | Epoxy and Polyester Composites’ Characteristics under Tribological Loading Conditions |
| title_sort | epoxy and polyester composites characteristics under tribological loading conditions |
| topic | composites friction and wear behaviour tribological properties reinforcement |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/14/2230 |
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