A seminar on

Case study on composite material for leaf

spring

Gokhale Education Society’s

R. H. Sapat College of Engineering,
Management Studies & Research,
Nashik
Department of Mechanical Engineering

PRESENTED BY-
01. Aher Prashant D. GUIDED BY-
03. Aringale Akshay K. Prof. M .G . Ghode
10. Bire Prathamesh S.
Gohad saurabh
26. Hase Sanket B.
 CONTENTS
 Concept of composite material
 Classification
 Role of fiber and matrix
 Selection of fiber and matrix
 Desirable properties of composite material
What is composite material?
Classification of composite material
 Role of fiber and matrix
fiber matrix
 To carry load along the  Primary function of the
matrix phase in a composite
length of fiber to provide is to hold and bind the
strength and stiffness in reinforcing phase in position
one direction. within it
 It separates fibres from each
 Reinforcements can be other
natural and man made  Protects the individual fibres
from surface damage due to
abrasion and oxidation.
 Improves fracture toughness
of the composite
 Selection of fiber and matrix
fiber matrix
 compatibility with matrix  The matrix must stand up to the
service conditions, viz.,
material temperature, humidity,
exposure to ultra-violet
 thermal stability environment, exposure to
 density chemical atmosphere, abrasion
by dust particles
 melting temperature  easy to use in the selected
fabrication process.
 Smoke requirements
 Life expectancy
 resultant composite should be
cost effective
 Desired Properties of a Matrix

 Reduced moisture absorption.

 Low shrinkage.
 Low coefficient of thermal expansion.
 Good flow characteristics so that it penetrates the fibre bundles
completely and eliminates voids during the compacting/curing process.
 Reasonable strength, modulus and elongation (elongation should be
greater than fibre).
 Must be elastic to transfer load to fibres.
 Strength at elevated temperature (depending on application).
 Low temperature capability (depending on application).
 Excellent chemical resistance (depending on application).
 Should be easily processable into the final composite shape.
 Dimensional stability (maintains its shape).