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Mechanical Characterization and Finite Element Investigation on Properties of PLA-Jute Composite

by Kanak Kalita, Rakesh Chaudhari, M. Ramachandran
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 123 - Number 13
Year of Publication: 2015
Authors: Kanak Kalita, Rakesh Chaudhari, M. Ramachandran
10.5120/ijca2015905537

Kanak Kalita, Rakesh Chaudhari, M. Ramachandran . Mechanical Characterization and Finite Element Investigation on Properties of PLA-Jute Composite. International Journal of Computer Applications. 123, 13 ( August 2015), 17-21. DOI=10.5120/ijca2015905537

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author = { Kanak Kalita, Rakesh Chaudhari, M. Ramachandran },
title = { Mechanical Characterization and Finite Element Investigation on Properties of PLA-Jute Composite },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { August 2015 },
volume = { 123 },
number = { 13 },
month = { August },
year = { 2015 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 17-21 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume123/number13/22017-2015905537/ },
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2015905537 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
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%A Kanak Kalita
%A Rakesh Chaudhari
%A M. Ramachandran
%T Mechanical Characterization and Finite Element Investigation on Properties of PLA-Jute Composite
%J International Journal of Computer Applications
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%V 123
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%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract

Composite materials are on high demand in recent days amongst high performance products that need to be strong enough in severe loading conditions. It can be developed with a suitable combination of matrix and reinforcement materials to meet the requirement of specific applications. The present work attempts to form composite plates using a combination of natural polymers and fibers to improve certain properties. The focus is to develop a biodegradable composite of comparable properties with those available commercially. The formed plates are tested to determine different mechanical properties such as tensile strength, impact resistance, hardness etc. The thermal parameters are also determined by DSC (Differential scanning calorimetry) test. A finite element analysis is conducted and the results have been compared with Graphite epoxy composite for checking the effective use of this material.

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Composite Differential scanning calorimetry Finite Element Analysis Stress Concentration

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