Project Report On

Polymer Composites(Construction Materials)

By:-

Kartikeya PandeySAP ID :- 500021353

Polymer Composites

Polymer Raisin

1

Polymer Raisin

2 / Fillers

Polymer Composites

Polymer Composites

Fibre Composites

Natural Fibre Composites

Bio Composites

Fibre Composites

Under investigation since the 1960’s

repair of existing structures

Bonds well, Easy to shape, enhancement of strength, Low stiffness, Durability.

Rehabilitation & retrofit.

replacement for steel.

• fibre reinforced polymer

Natural Fibre Composites

Combine plant-derived fibres with a plastic binder

Wood, sisal, hemp, coconut, cotton, flax, jute, abaca, banana leaf

Light weight, low-energy production and sequestration of carbon dioxide

Semi-skilled indigenous workers

Removes concern about the potential of lung disease by glass fibre

Bio Composites

formed by a matrix (resin) and a reinforcement of natural fibres.

environment-friendly biodegradable composites to biomedical composites.

Characterised by the petrochemical resin replaced by a vegetable , animal resin or the bolsters (fiberglass, carbon fibre or talc) are replaced by natural fibre (wood fibres, hemp, flax, sisal, jute...)

Lack of designers experiencedProcesses

Analytical hierarchical processWhole of life process

CostShort Term CostDirect costsFabrication CostCosting of fibre

Hurdles

Specifications

Specific strength and specific stiffnessLow stiffnessTailorable mechanical propertiesDurabilityBetter DurabilityLower maintenance costsNon-critical applications such as baths and

vanities.

Present Scenario Largest Consumer is Construction Industry. High use in Non-load bearing applications. Reinforced polymer composites (RPCs)

(LOAD BEARING APPLICATIONS) Rehabilitation and Retrofit Less Environmental Hazardous (no

resources)

Long Term View Enormous Effort to migrate to polymer

composites. Cradle to the Cradle approach Increase use of natural fibres(diversify). Does not cause pollution. Environmental sustainability.

Non-renewable natural resources and lower embodied energy are safe.

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