Abstract
This work investigates the dynamic impact response of Kevlar/oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) hybrid composite structures with/without gamma radiation under low velocity impact (LVI) and compression after impact (CAI) test. The layering pattern Kevlar/oil palm EFB/Kevlar (K/OP/K) was applied in this work. Irradiation with gamma ray with various doses were applied from 25-150 kGy. LVI results shows that hybrid Kevlar/oil palm EFBs (Kevlar/OPEFB) that were not irradiated have greater impact resistance as compared to irradiated hybrid Kevlar/OPEFB. It was also observed that the hybridization of Kevlar/OPEFB with gamma irradiation helped to improve the compressive residual strength of the composites. It was found that Kevlar/OPEFB hybrid composites with the layering sequence K/OP/K can withstand up to 35 J of impact energy, with the optimum gamma radiation dose at 50 kGy.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 646 |
Journal | Coatings |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 1 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aramid fiber
- Hybrid
- Impact behavior
- Laminates
- Oil palm
- Residual stress
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry