Investigation of mechanical properties of basalt particle-filled SMC composites
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2016-08-18
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Hindawi
Abstract
Basalt particles have been investigated as a novel additive for the production of glass fibre reinforced composite using sheet moulding compound (SMC) method. Compared to the CaCO3 that are widely used as filler in the SMC composite, the resulting composites exhibit improved mechanical properties. The tensile strength increased by approximately 15%, whereas the flexural strength was enhanced by 8% in SMC composites prepared by basalt particles. Examination of the surface morphology and interfacial debonding of the specimens is also performed via scanning electron microscopy. Superior strength properties are observed in the basalt particle-reinforced composites compared to those with the CaCO3 fillers.
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Polymer science, Behavior, Fibers, Carbon, Glass, Basalt, Calcite, Calcium carbonate, Carbonate minerals, Fiber reinforced plastics, Fillers, Glass industry, Morphology, Scanning electron microscopy, Surface morphology, Tensile strength, CaCO3 filler, Glass fibre reinforced composites, Interfacial debonding, Strength property, Particle reinforced composites
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Çavdar, K. ve Bingöl, M. (2016). "Investigation of mechanical properties of basalt particle-filled SMC composites". ed. Deng, J. International Journal of Polymer Science, 2016.