Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Feather Fiber based Filled Circular Tube

Abstract

Application of feather fibers in engineering applications is on growing trend and feather fibers are used in composite panels and thermal insulations. The intent of this paper aimed to study physical and mechanical properties of feather fiber based filled tube which is also known as FETUBE. Physical and mechanical properties are crucial to evaluate the industrial application of FETUBE. Experimental tests were conducted on FETUBE to evaluate tensile and compressive strength. Apart from tensile and compressive strength tests, various other important test such as bending strength, shear strength, torsion strength, and impact strength were conducted on FETUBE. The toughness of tube and modulus of elasticity were evaluated as a function of percentage of moisture content. Test results were reviewed and conclusions were drawn based on the exponential data. Experimental tests were conducted considering the average diameter of the FETUBE.