RESEARCH ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NATURAL COMPOSITES FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTION

Ritu Jha; Asha Sohal; Sowmya M N

RESEARCH ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NATURAL COMPOSITES FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTION

Authors

Ritu Jha Sandip University (Sijoul)
Asha Sohal K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram, Haryana, INDIA
Sowmya M N Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education

Keywords:

Engineering, natural fibers, mechanical properties

Abstract

Eco-friendly technology is popular for several reasons. These include natural fiber availability and accessibility. Researchers are investigating natural fiber reinforcement. Natural fibers' benefits may explain this desire. Natural fibers adapt. They are biodegradable, non-toxic, non-abrasive, renewable, inexpensive, low-density, and easy to acquire. They also dissolve after usage. This research restricted labor to four periods. Unsaturated polyester's tensile and curing characteristics were studied. Phase one began here. This experiment employed various styrene monomer concentrations. Dimethyl Aniline (NNDMA) increased the process, whereas MEKP catalyzed it. Water content affects exothermic activity and mechanical characteristics. This determined their connection. This research studied both sites. According to study, unsaturated polyester resin curing and mechanical qualities depend on styrene content. Styrenes form. Water influences initiator and accelerator systems, lowering matrix mechanical characteristics. Both procedures require water. These processes require water, confirming this.

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RESEARCH ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NATURAL COMPOSITES FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTION