Coconut Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite for Non-Load Bearing Panel Walls
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Supervisor: Prof. H.U. Halwatura, Prof. A.H.L.R. Nilmini, Dr. R. Jayasinghe Department: Civil Engineering Faculty: Engineering The use of various matrix and reinforcing materials to develop composites is well-known in the current research culture. These composites are utilized in multiple applications in different industries. The study focussed on developing a composite material by using readily available coconut fibre as reinforced material and waste polythene as a matrix material. |
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The composites were developed to prepare sandwich panels by optimizing the flexural properties. When considering mechanical properties, bending stiffness is the main parameter in non-load-bearing panel walls. This sandwich panel consists of two outer face sheets and inner core arrangments. The core arrangement was numerically selected using finite element analysis to optimize the flexural performance considering its weight. The sandwich panel samples were prepared according to the chosen core arrangement and evaluated for flexural performance. Finally, compared with existing panel walls, this wall performs with better characteristics, such as good flexural strength, less embedded energy, lower production cost, and lightweight. Therefore, this novel concept panel wall can be recommended as an internal partitioning wall of multi-storied buildings in sustainable, eco-friendly development.  Abstract An Initiative by MoraMinds Follow us on Twitter @uomresearcher
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