Effect of Filler Content on the Performance of Epoxy/Haritaki Powder Composite

Abstract

Natural fiber composites are accustomed to reinforce substances for over 3,000 years. More recently, they have been used in aggregate with biodegradable particulate composites. Different kinds of natural fibers are investigated which are used in particles along with Flax, hemp, jute, straw, wood fiber, etc. Mostly composites processed by fiber reinforcement have generated wide research and engineering interest to material uses due to their density, high specific strength, low cost, mild weight, biodegradability and recyclability. In this research paper, Haritaki powder and fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix composite were fabricated with four various proportions of composite based on haritaki powder compositions. The samples of composite were fabricated by conventional method of open molding fabricating processes. The longitudinal tensile strength, shocking load strength and indenter penetration resistance tests were carried out at four one of a kind speeds to examine the various mechanical behavior of the composites materials. The test values show the filler materials of haritaki (Kadukkai) are more successful in producing a desired property of resin materials. From the observation, it had been found that the mechanical property will increase up to positive percentage and then homes progressively decrease.