TITLE:
Effect of Filler Content and Alkalization on Mechanical and Erosion Wear Behavior of CBPD Filled Bamboo Fiber Composites
AUTHORS:
Anu Gupta, Ajit Kumar, Amar Patnaik, Sandhyarani Biswas
KEYWORDS:
Composites; Bamboo Fiber; Mechanical Property; Erosion Wear; CBPD
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Surface Engineered Materials and Advanced Technology,
Vol.2 No.3,
July
25,
2012
ABSTRACT: In this study the mechanical and erosion wear behavior of bamboo fiber reinforce epoxy composites filled with Cement By-Pass Dust (CBPD) were studied. The effect of CBPD content and alkalization on the various properties of these composites was also investigated. Taguchi’s orthogonal arrays are used for analysis of experiential results. It identifies significant control factors influencing the erosion wear and also outlines significant interaction effects. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) test has also been performed on the measured data to find the most significant factors affecting erosion rate. Finally, eroded surfaces of both untreated and alkali treated bamboo fiber reinforced composites were characterized using SEM.