PROPERTIES OF POLYSTYRENE RESIN REINFORCED BY CARBON FIBERS
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Mechanical properties of the composite material based on polystyrene resin were investigated. Polystyrene resin was reinforced with (0, 15, 30, 45 and 60% by weight wt) carbon fibers. The tensile and impact properties of composites were determined by the tensile and impact tests. The maximum impact strength is (183Kj/m2) at the weight fraction of (60 % wt) of fibers, comparison with (8 Kj/m2) for virgin polystyrene material ,and the maximum tensile strength is (383Mpa) at the weight fraction of (60 % wt) of fibers , comparison with (37Mpa) for virgin polystyrene material.
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Saleh Khudhair
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