Mechanical properties of kenaf core sandwich panel toughened with modified epoxy

Kenaf-core sandwich panels were prepared by hand lay-up method with the optimum characteristics. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of modified epoxy on the mechanical properties of the sandwich panel. Mechanical test such as flexural, drop impact and tensile test were performed to in...

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Main Authors: Hassan, Noor Azlina, Hassan, Norita, Johari, Norhasnidawani, Halim, Zahurin, Ahmad, Zuraida
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Published: Trans Tech Publications 2015
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/49480/1/49480_-_Mechanical_Properties_of_Kenaf_Core_Sandwich_Panel_Toughened_with.pdf
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author Hassan, Noor Azlina
Hassan, Norita
Johari, Norhasnidawani
Halim, Zahurin
Ahmad, Zuraida
author_facet Hassan, Noor Azlina
Hassan, Norita
Johari, Norhasnidawani
Halim, Zahurin
Ahmad, Zuraida
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description Kenaf-core sandwich panels were prepared by hand lay-up method with the optimum characteristics. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of modified epoxy on the mechanical properties of the sandwich panel. Mechanical test such as flexural, drop impact and tensile test were performed to investigate the optimum system of kenaf-core sandwich panel within 0-5wt% of kenaf fiber content. It revealed that the optimum loading of kenaf fiber was at 3wt%. Furthermore, this system was studied with the incorporation of liquid natural rubber (LNR) as impact modifier. All tests have been carried out according to the ASTM 365, C297, C393, and D1736. Each final data point is an average value that has been obtained based on a statistical sampling of four specimens. The main element of core structure is kenaf and the skin used in this study is aluminium type 1100. According to compression, flatwise tensile, three point bending and drop impact tests, 3wt% of LNR content exhibit as an excellent impact modifier, in modifying the mechanical properties due to rubber toughening. In addition of too much liquid natural rubber more than 5wt% was substantially interrupted the system.
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spelling oai:generic.eprints.org:494802018-02-26T10:51:33Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/49480/ Mechanical properties of kenaf core sandwich panel toughened with modified epoxy Hassan, Noor Azlina Hassan, Norita Johari, Norhasnidawani Halim, Zahurin Ahmad, Zuraida T175 Industrial research. Research and development Kenaf-core sandwich panels were prepared by hand lay-up method with the optimum characteristics. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of modified epoxy on the mechanical properties of the sandwich panel. Mechanical test such as flexural, drop impact and tensile test were performed to investigate the optimum system of kenaf-core sandwich panel within 0-5wt% of kenaf fiber content. It revealed that the optimum loading of kenaf fiber was at 3wt%. Furthermore, this system was studied with the incorporation of liquid natural rubber (LNR) as impact modifier. All tests have been carried out according to the ASTM 365, C297, C393, and D1736. Each final data point is an average value that has been obtained based on a statistical sampling of four specimens. The main element of core structure is kenaf and the skin used in this study is aluminium type 1100. According to compression, flatwise tensile, three point bending and drop impact tests, 3wt% of LNR content exhibit as an excellent impact modifier, in modifying the mechanical properties due to rubber toughening. In addition of too much liquid natural rubber more than 5wt% was substantially interrupted the system. Trans Tech Publications 2015 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/49480/1/49480_-_Mechanical_Properties_of_Kenaf_Core_Sandwich_Panel_Toughened_with.pdf Hassan, Noor Azlina and Hassan, Norita and Johari, Norhasnidawani and Halim, Zahurin and Ahmad, Zuraida (2015) Mechanical properties of kenaf core sandwich panel toughened with modified epoxy. Advanced Materials Research, 1115. pp. 275-278. ISSN 1662-8985 http://www.scientific.net/AMR.1115 doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1115.275
spellingShingle T175 Industrial research. Research and development
Hassan, Noor Azlina
Hassan, Norita
Johari, Norhasnidawani
Halim, Zahurin
Ahmad, Zuraida
Mechanical properties of kenaf core sandwich panel toughened with modified epoxy
title Mechanical properties of kenaf core sandwich panel toughened with modified epoxy
title_full Mechanical properties of kenaf core sandwich panel toughened with modified epoxy
title_fullStr Mechanical properties of kenaf core sandwich panel toughened with modified epoxy
title_full_unstemmed Mechanical properties of kenaf core sandwich panel toughened with modified epoxy
title_short Mechanical properties of kenaf core sandwich panel toughened with modified epoxy
title_sort mechanical properties of kenaf core sandwich panel toughened with modified epoxy
topic T175 Industrial research. Research and development
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/49480/1/49480_-_Mechanical_Properties_of_Kenaf_Core_Sandwich_Panel_Toughened_with.pdf
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