Abstract
The aim of this study is identify the most important parameter affecting the state of orientation of bamboo/polypropylene composites (BsF/PP) by injection molding process. Evaluation, prediction and comparison between simulations (CAE software) and experimental results were performed. The effects of the injection molding parameters on fiber orientation state were analysed by conducting experiments using 'design of experiments' methodology. Four factors to three levels using integral fractionated reduced were investigated through each one of the 27 experiments. The samples were prepared using a single screw extruder and injection-molding machine at 30 wt. % of short bamboo fiber (BsF). The results showed that, the injection velocity is a parameter that significantly affects the fiber orientation state. Furthermore, the injection pressure showed a similar trend, by contrast both the holding pressure and mold temperature had not effects over the output variable. These results will assist to improve the mechanical performance of polymeric natural fiberreinforced composites.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings - OTTAWA'2015 AES-ATEMA 26th International Conference on Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and Their Applications |
Editors | Yehia M. Haddad |
Publisher | Advanced Engineering Solutions |
Pages | 43-50 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781927838204 |
State | Published - 2015 |
Event | 26th AES-ATEMA International Conference on Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and Their Applications, ATEMA OTTAWA 2015 - Ottawa, Canada Duration: 12 Oct 2015 → 16 Oct 2015 |
Publication series
Name | AES-ATEMA International Conference Series - Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and their Applications |
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Volume | 12-16-October-2015 |
ISSN (Print) | 1924-3642 |
Conference
Conference | 26th AES-ATEMA International Conference on Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and Their Applications, ATEMA OTTAWA 2015 |
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Country/Territory | Canada |
City | Ottawa |
Period | 12/10/15 → 16/10/15 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2015, Advanced Engineering Solutions [AES.COM] Ottawa, Canada. All rights are reserved.
Keywords
- Design of experiments
- Injection molding
- Natural fiber
- Orientation fiber
- Simulation