Effect of Manufacturing Processes on Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Marine Applications DOI Open Access

Jalal El Bahaoui,

Issam Hanafi, Mohamed Chairi

et al.

Journal of Composites Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9(5), P. 233 - 233

Published: May 4, 2025

This study investigates the mechanical performance of basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) laminates as a suitable alternative to conventional glass composites for marine applications. The were produced by varying main process parameters: fiber type was either or basalt; resin material polyester vinylester; orientation in selected layers set 0°/90°, ±45° rotating woven fabrics during lay-up, and finally manufacturing technique hand lay-up vacuum infusion. Three-point flexural tests with different spans conducted evaluate behavior fracture mechanisms. best-performing configuration, based on fibers infusion, achieved maximum strength about 500 MPa, while basalt-based reached values up 400 MPa. Basalt exhibited highest modulus, exceeding 24 GPa. An increase span length from 120 mm 220 resulted reduction approximately 6–18% depending laminate highlighting influence loading conditions behavior. effect processes also evaluated using an analysis variance. showed that type, method, significantly influenced performance.

Language: Английский

Effect of Manufacturing Processes on Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Marine Applications DOI Open Access

Jalal El Bahaoui,

Issam Hanafi, Mohamed Chairi

et al.

Journal of Composites Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9(5), P. 233 - 233

Published: May 4, 2025

This study investigates the mechanical performance of basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) laminates as a suitable alternative to conventional glass composites for marine applications. The were produced by varying main process parameters: fiber type was either or basalt; resin material polyester vinylester; orientation in selected layers set 0°/90°, ±45° rotating woven fabrics during lay-up, and finally manufacturing technique hand lay-up vacuum infusion. Three-point flexural tests with different spans conducted evaluate behavior fracture mechanisms. best-performing configuration, based on fibers infusion, achieved maximum strength about 500 MPa, while basalt-based reached values up 400 MPa. Basalt exhibited highest modulus, exceeding 24 GPa. An increase span length from 120 mm 220 resulted reduction approximately 6–18% depending laminate highlighting influence loading conditions behavior. effect processes also evaluated using an analysis variance. showed that type, method, significantly influenced performance.

Language: Английский

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