Abstract
Composites made of reinforced scrap rubber are generating interest in transportation industries due to their unique combination of high strength, low density, and limitless availability. Whether the vehicle is an airplane, truck, car, or boat, weight reduction leads directly to reduced fuel consumption and operating costs. In the present study, different composite formulations are prepared by means of a low-cost production process. In this process, fresh scrap rubber is combined with varying amounts of boron and alumina, with the aim of optimizing strength through control of both composition and constituent bonding. Mechanical properties are evaluated by impact testing, bend testing, and nanoindentation. Microstructure is analyzed by scanning-electron microscopy (SEM).
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Mechanics of Composite and Multi-functional Materials- Proceedings of the 2017 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics |
| Editors | Raman Singh, Raman Singh, Piyush R. Thakre, Geoff Slipher |
| Publisher | Springer New York LLC |
| Pages | 1-9 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783319634074 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, 2017 - Indianapolis, United States Duration: 12 Jun 2017 → 15 Jun 2017 |
Publication series
| Name | Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series |
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| Volume | 6 |
| ISSN (Print) | 2191-5644 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2191-5652 |
Conference
| Conference | Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, 2017 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Period | 12/06/17 → 15/06/17 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018, Springer International Publishing AG.
Keywords
- Ceramic reinforcements
- High-speed nanoindentation, SEM
- Recycled composites