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| Title: | Effects of fiber content on abrasive wear of Lantana Camara fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite |
| Authors: | Deo, Chittaranjan
Acharya, S K |
| Keywords: | Lantana-Camara fiber
Weight fraction
Pin-on-disc machine Abrasive wear
Scanning electron microscope |
| Issue Date: | Jun-2010 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| Abstract: | This
work aims to present a study on abrasive wear behaviour of locally available
Lantana-Camara fiber (LCF), reinforced in epoxy matrix. Wear tests are carried
out in dry conditions on a pin-on-disc machine against 400 grit size abrasive
paper with test speed of 0.314 m/s and normal load 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 N. The
effects of fiber content on abrasive wear properties of composites are
investigated. The results show that the incorporation of LCF into epoxy improves the abrasive wear behaviour
considerably. The optimum wear reduction is obtained when fiber content is 40
wt%. It is observed that abrasive wear loss increases with increase of normal
load. The worn surface morphologies are examined by SEM and possible wear
mechanism has been discussed |
| Page(s): | 219-223 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1017 (Online); 0971-4588 (Print) |
| Source: | IJEMS Vol.17(3) [June 2010]
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