This paper is published in Volume-7, Issue-3, 2021
Area
Mechanical Engineering
Author
Sabari Srinivas S., Gokulkrishna R., Hari Prasanth R.
Org/Univ
Knowledge Institute of Technology, Kakapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
Pub. Date
07 May, 2021
Paper ID
V7I3-1209
Publisher
Keywords
Coconut Coir, Areca, Epoxy Resin, Adhesive Making, Surface Treatment of Fibres, Hand Lay-Up Method, Mechanical Properties

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Sabari Srinivas S., Gokulkrishna R., Hari Prasanth R.. Optimization of bio-composite helmet, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Sabari Srinivas S., Gokulkrishna R., Hari Prasanth R. (2021). Optimization of bio-composite helmet. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 7(3) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Sabari Srinivas S., Gokulkrishna R., Hari Prasanth R.. "Optimization of bio-composite helmet." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 7.3 (2021). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

The primary aim of our project is to increase the safety of helmet users and also to reduce the usage of plastic. This led us to the idea of BIO-COMPOSITE HELMET. Generally, bio-composite materials are synthesized using natural fibers as reinforcements together with matrix due to their low density with high specific mechanical strength, availability, renewability, degradability. The present work attempts to make an improvement in the existing helmet manufacturing process. The materials that are used have better mechanical properties in order to enhance the compatibility between fibers and the matrix. The biocomposites are prepared using unsaturated polyester matrix and fibers such as coconut coir and areca using hand lay-up method with appropriate proportions to result in helmet shell structure. The fabricated helmets will be evaluated for their mechanical properties such as hardness, impact strength, and compression strength. Thus, we constructed bio-composite helmets that have highly strong and environmentally friendly.