Mechanical Properties of Boron and Kevlar-49 Reinforced Thermosetting Composites and Economic Implications

Kai, Kin Herbert Yeung and Rao, Kamineni Pitcheswara (2014) Mechanical Properties of Boron and Kevlar-49 Reinforced Thermosetting Composites and Economic Implications. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 10. pp. 19-29. ISSN 1823-4690

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Abstract

A wider adoption of emerging thermosetting composite materials using Boron and Kevlar-49 fibres will be facilitated by establishing their mechanical properties and production costs. This study aims to characterise these reinforced composites on the basis of performance and economic considerations that can be readily used by manufacturers and designers. Composites with polyimide and polyester thermosetting plastics were prepared and tested in tension, compression and bending. The results are compared with those predicted by several micromechanics models and their limitations have been identified. The developed composites are ranked on a cost-performance basis that can be used for different applications.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA1-2040 Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:	Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM Press) > Journal of Engineering Science
Depositing User:	Mr Firdaus Mohamad
Date Deposited:	25 Oct 2018 08:09
Last Modified:	25 Oct 2018 08:13
URI:	http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/42726

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