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: Received: 25 July 2023 / Approved: 26 July 2023 / Online: 27 July 2023 (09:28:18 CEST)
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Takim, S.A.; Okeoma, F.T.; Nwadinobi, P.C. Optimization of the Flexural Strength of Biocomposite Samples Reinforced With Resin For Engineering Applications. Preprints2023, 2023071865. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1865.v1
Takim, S.A.; Okeoma, F.T.; Nwadinobi, P.C. Optimization of the Flexural Strength of Biocomposite Samples Reinforced With Resin For Engineering Applications. Preprints 2023, 2023071865. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1865.v1
Takim, S.A.; Okeoma, F.T.; Nwadinobi, P.C. Optimization of the Flexural Strength of Biocomposite Samples Reinforced With Resin For Engineering Applications. Preprints2023, 2023071865. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1865.v1
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Takim, S.A., Okeoma, F.T., & Nwadinobi, P.C. (2023). Optimization of the Flexural Strength of Biocomposite Samples Reinforced With Resin For Engineering Applications. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1865.v1
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Takim, S.A., Franklyn Tochukwu Okeoma and Princewill C Nwadinobi. 2023 "Optimization of the Flexural Strength of Biocomposite Samples Reinforced With Resin For Engineering Applications" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1865.v1
Abstract
This study focused on the optimization of the flexural strength of bio-composite samples of palm kernel, whelks, clams, periwinkles shells and bamboo fiber, reinforced with resin for engineering applications. The aim of the study was to: formulate different samples of bio-composite reinforce with resin for engineering applications and to evaluate the flexural strength, of the fabricated composite. The hand lay-up technique was used for the composites produced by incorporating different percentage compositions of the shells/fiber (10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30%) into varied proportions of epoxy resin and catalyst. The cured samples after 24hours were subjected to tensile, impact, flexural and water absorption test. The experiments were conducted using Taguchi optimization method L25 (5x5) with five design parameters and five level combinations in Minitab 18 statistical software. The results showed that the average values of flexural was 114.87MPa when compared to the unreinforced of 72.33MPa bio-composite. The study recommended that agricultural waste like palm kernel shells, whelk shells, clams, periwinkle shells and bamboo fiber, should be converted into important engineering applications.
Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
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