Yousif, B. F. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3847-5469
(2009)
Frictional and wear performance of polyester composites based on coir fibres.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 223 (1).
51 -59.
ISSN 1350-6501
Abstract
[Abstract]:
This article presents an evaluation of frictional andwear performance of new polyester composites based on coir fibres. Coir fibre-reinforced polyester (CFRP) composites were developed in a multi-layer form, mainly in three and four layers. The influence of the coir fibres on the
wear and frictional behaviour of polyester was evaluated using a block-on-disc (BOD) machine under dry sliding contact conditions against smooth stainless steel.Worn surfaces of the compositeswere observed using a scanning electron microscope. The friction coefficient and specific
wear rate were presented as a function of sliding distance (0–4.2 km) at different applied loads (10–30 N). The results revealed that all test parameters have a very significant influence on the frictional and wear characteristics of the materials.Moreover, a higher coefficient of friction was exhibited in the four-layer composite. CFRP composites based on three layers exhibited better wear and frictional performance compared with the one with four layers and neat polyester. The wear mechanism was predominated by deformation and micro-ploughing in the resinous regions and debonding of fibres.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Permanent restricted access to paper due to publisher's copyright restrictions. |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Engineering and Surveying - Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (Up to 30 Jun 2013) |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Engineering and Surveying - Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (Up to 30 Jun 2013) |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Sep 2010 05:19 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Oct 2014 22:43 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | coir fibres, polyester composites, adhesive wear, friction |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 09 Engineering > 0912 Materials Engineering > 091299 Materials Engineering not elsewhere classified 09 Engineering > 0912 Materials Engineering > 091210 Timber, Pulp and Paper 09 Engineering > 0912 Materials Engineering > 091206 Glass 09 Engineering > 0913 Mechanical Engineering > 091399 Mechanical Engineering not elsewhere classified 09 Engineering > 0913 Mechanical Engineering > 091309 Tribology 09 Engineering > 0912 Materials Engineering > 091202 Composite and Hybrid Materials 09 Engineering > 0912 Materials Engineering > 091209 Polymers and Plastics 09 Engineering > 0913 Mechanical Engineering > 091308 Solid Mechanics |
| Identification Number or DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1243/13506501JET455 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/8322 |
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