Murdoch Research Repository (Murdoch University) · 2012 · 29 citations · 0 references
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Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMaterials CharacterizationMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsPolymer MaterialsComposite MaterialsFiber-reinforced CompositesGlass MaterialsMaterial PropertiesMechanics Of Composite MaterialsPolymer CompositesBulk DensityComposite Mechanical PropertiesGlass Fiber Reinforced CompositesGlass Fiber ReinforcementMechanical StabilityMechanical Stability AssessmentPolyethyleneTensile Strength
ABSTRACT:- Jute fiber reinforced low density polyethylene (LDPE) composites and glass fiber reinforced LDPE composites were prepared at variable proportions using compression molding technique at 120 °C. Few physical and mechanical properties such as bulk density, water absorption%, tensile strength, elongation at break (Eb%), Young’s modulus, flexural stress and strain and tangent modulus of both composites were studied and compared. Throughout the study, it was revealed that glass composites had better mechanical stability as compared to LDPE jute composites. Key Words:- Reinforced, composites, thermal stability, low density polyethylene (LDPE).