Abohassan, A., Mahmoud, T., ibrahim, I., Mosleh, A. (2024). Development of Eco-Friendly Composites: Lamination Configuration and Addition of Waste Tire Rubber Particles on the Mechanical Performance of Polyester-Fiberglass Composite Plates. Benha Journal of Applied Sciences, 9(5), 77-87. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2024.286625.1422
Ahmed Abohassan; Tamer Samir Mahmoud; ibrahim mousa ibrahim; Ahmed Omar Mosleh. "Development of Eco-Friendly Composites: Lamination Configuration and Addition of Waste Tire Rubber Particles on the Mechanical Performance of Polyester-Fiberglass Composite Plates". Benha Journal of Applied Sciences, 9, 5, 2024, 77-87. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2024.286625.1422
Abohassan, A., Mahmoud, T., ibrahim, I., Mosleh, A. (2024). 'Development of Eco-Friendly Composites: Lamination Configuration and Addition of Waste Tire Rubber Particles on the Mechanical Performance of Polyester-Fiberglass Composite Plates', Benha Journal of Applied Sciences, 9(5), pp. 77-87. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2024.286625.1422
Abohassan, A., Mahmoud, T., ibrahim, I., Mosleh, A. Development of Eco-Friendly Composites: Lamination Configuration and Addition of Waste Tire Rubber Particles on the Mechanical Performance of Polyester-Fiberglass Composite Plates. Benha Journal of Applied Sciences, 2024; 9(5): 77-87. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2024.286625.1422
Development of Eco-Friendly Composites: Lamination Configuration and Addition of Waste Tire Rubber Particles on the Mechanical Performance of Polyester-Fiberglass Composite Plates
1Mechanical Engineering Department, Shoubra Faculty of Engineering, Benha University.
2Mechanical engineering, shoubra faculty of engineering, Benha University
3Mechanical engineering, shoubra faculty of engineering, Benha university
4mechanical engineering, shoubra faculty of engineering, Benha university.
Abstract
The ever-growing problem of waste tire disposal necessitates the exploration of sustainable solutions. This research investigates the development of eco-friendly composites by incorporating recycled tire rubber particles into polyester-fiberglass laminates. The research focuses on the influence of two key factors: lamination configuration and the addition of waste tire rubber particles, on the mechanical performance of the composite plates, by correlating the lamination configuration, rubber particle content, microstructure, and resulting mechanical properties, the research aims to establish a comprehensive understanding of how these factors influence the performance of the eco-friendly composites. This knowledge will be valuable for optimizing the design and manufacturing processes of these composites for various applications where sustainability and tailored mechanical properties are critical. The results revealed that the inclusion of reinforcements significantly improves the material's performance. Fiberglass enhances its strength, while rubber particles, especially in specific configurations, improve its elasticity and strain resistance – this is confirmed by toughness and fracture strain tests. Notably, impact resistance also increases, making it suitable for high-impact applications