ANALYSIS OF VIBRATION AND SOUND

ABSORPTION PROPERTIES OF NATURAL

COMPOSITE MATERIALS
By
Mr. Kishor R. Desai Mr. Darshan P. Darane

Mr. Prasad K. Shinde Mr. Suryakant V. Kasurde

Guide
Prof. Ganesh A. Kadam

Department Of Mechanical Engineering

SKN SINHGAD INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND
SCIENCE
[2018-19]
 Content

• INTRODUCTION
• LITERATURE REVIEW
• OBJECTIVE
• MATERIALS
• CONCLUSION
• REFERENCES
 LITERATURE REVIEW

• Ashwini P1, SureshBabu S U2 and Manjunath G B3 investigated the damping characteristics of jute and
E-glass epoxy hybrid composites was studied. The specimens are obtained for 00, 300, 450 (JG0, JG1,
JG2) angle orientation with a different composition. Vibration tests were conducted by using an FFT
analyzer for simply supported beam. The damping factor decreases from 0.35 to 0.146 when increasing
the percentage of in JG0 composite material. The damping factor decreases from 0.512 to 0.268 when
increasing the percentage of in JG1 composite material.
• Pravin R. Patil1, Prof. Ganesh A. Kadam concluded that composite material like flax, glass and carbon
fibers are changing the properties if they composites are changing stacking sequence, changing
orientation of the ply and also changing the fiber rate of composites. There are changing properties of
tensile test, impact test, flexural test, sound and vibration test also at above compositions. There also
concluded that the sandwich of ply and in between two plies which fiber is effective and changing the
properties of compositions
• Tomasz Figlus1, Mateusz Koziol conducted experiment part of the study and analysis of its results allow
formulating a general conclusion that the application of contactless and non-destructive methods of
vibration and noise measurement broadens the results obtained by means of basic measurements
performed until now using strength testing machines
 Introduction
Traditional fiber reinforced composite materials consist of either glass or carbon fibers, coupled with a
resin. These materials are strong, stiff and light-weight, often providing superior mechanical performance at a
reduced weight compared to their metallic counterparts. Utilizing these materials provides an even greater
improvement in mechanical performance and is preferred in many applications with weight constraints.
Unfortunately, the lightweight and stiff properties of traditional materials (glass, carbon, Kevlar) as structures
make them efficient noise radiators compared to metallic structures. Noise refers to the irregular and chaotic
sound which disturbs people’s work and impairs people’s health. In recent years, with rapid development of
modern industry and transportation, noise pollution has become increasingly prominent, and has become a major
cause of environmental pollution and personal unhealthiness.
Many engineering structures made from composites, including military equipment, automobiles,
aircrafts, boat hulls, wind turbine blades and spacecraft’s, often suffer from the menace of vibrations during their
normal operations. Micro-cracks present in these structures propagate rapidly due to fatigue caused by
vibrations, resulting in premature failure
Over the last couple of decades there is an increasing demand for materials that are more
environmental friendly. There have been many studies performed on natural material based which take
advantage of both natural materials as well as superior mechanical performance over metallic structures and also
it has good sound absorbing and vibration damping properties. These natural materials could essentially be
grown for the purpose of manufacturing composites, in turn providing such benefits as being both biodegradable
and recyclable
 Objectives

The goal of this study is to explore the sound absorbing and damping properties of composites composed
with natural materials and compare them over commonly used traditional composites, such as glass reinforced
composites. By utilizing such materials in the fabrication of structures, significant reductions in emissions could be
achieved, along with the ability to have materials which are renewable, recyclable and biodegradable. Natural
material based composites with improved acoustic performance and damping properties will be an environmental
friendly solution to the structure-noise radiation challenge.
Among the natural fibers flax has good mechanical properties and it is nearly equal to E-glass fiber. In this
present study three different types of composite materials (glass, flax, combination of glass and flax) are fabricated
using Resin Transfer Molding and sound, and vibration test has been carried out in order to investigate the sound
absorption and vibration damping properties To explore the important physical properties of engineered natural
materials for noise control and vibration to optimize them.
 MATERIALS

1.Jute: Natural Acoustical Material

Jute is a lignin-cellulose fibre which is composed primarily of the plant materials. cellulose (major
component of plant fibre) and lignin (major components wood fibre).Dubbed the "golden fibre", jute is
long, soft and shiny, with a length of 1 to 4 m and a diameter of from 17 to 20 microns. It is one of
nature's strongest vegetable fibres and ranks second only to cotton in terms of production quantity.

Jute has high insulating and anti-static properties, moderate moisture regain and low thermal
conductivity. The strong threads made from jute fibre are used worldwide in sackcloth - and help sustain
the livelihoods of millions of small farmers.
 2.FLAX: Natural Acoustical Material

Flax (also known as common flax or linseed) (binomial name: Linum usitatissimum) is a
member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. It is native to the region extending from the
eastern Mediterranean to India and was probably first domesticated in the Fertile Crescent

 Like cotton, flax fibre is a cellulose polymer, but its structure is more crystalline, making it
stronger, crisper and stiffer to handle, and more easily wrinkled. Flax fibres range in length up to
90 cm, and average 12 to 16 microns in diameter. They absorb and release water quickly,
making linen comfortable to wear in hot weather. One of nature's strongest vegetable fibres, flax
was also one of the first to be extracted, spun and woven into textiles. 
 3. Basalt Fiber

Basalt fiber is a relative newcomer to fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) and structural composites. It
has a similar chemical composition as glass fiber but has better strength characteristics, and unlike
most glass fibers is highly resistant to alkaline, acidic and salt attack making it a good candidate for
concrete, bridge and shoreline structures.

Basalt can be used in tubes, bars ,pipes fittings, internal heat and sound insulation of floors, walls,
frame walls, boiler shells, tanks, chimneys, fire protection structures, etc due to its strong applications
in construction materials. The properties which are considered for the selection of a material in
construction sector are good hardness, high mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, extended
temperature range and very good insulation properties. High-quality basalt roving, fabrics and
chopped strands are used in the production of CNG cylinders, brake pads, mufflers, headliners and
other parts for interior applications in automotive industry
 4. KENAF Fibre

Kenaf fiber is a type of natural fiber offering many advantages and high potential as reinforcement in
composite materials, especially polymer composites. Conventionally, synthetic fibers such as carbon,
glass and aramid are commonly used in the production of polymer composites, but kenaf fibers have
comparable specific properties and relatively low processing costs favoring their substitution for
conventional synthetic fibers. Kenaf fibers may be modified either physically or chemically and used
for either thermoset or thermoplastic polymer systems. Fields of use for kenaf fiber-reinforced
composites include construction, automotive, corrosion resistance, electrical, marine and
transportation.
Uses of kenaf fibre include engineered wood, insulation, clothing-grade cloth, soil-less potting mixes,
animal bedding, packing material, and material that absorbs oil and liquids. e) It is also useful as cut
bast fibre for blending with resins for plastic composites, as a drilling fluid loss preventative for oil
drilling muds, for a seeded hydromulch for erosion control.
 METHODOLOGY

The composites materials are to be produced by varying following parameters

 CHANGING THE FIBRE LENGTH

 STACKING SEQUENCE
 VARYING ORIENTATION OF FIBRE

While developing the composite material the main focus relies on

1. Noise reduction
2. Vibration damping

Above testing will be conducted by using following processes

1. Finite element analysis (FEA) (vibrational)
2. Experimental method
 PREVIOUS OBSERVATION

Fig. Acceleration vs time graph for Vibration damping of flax

Jute fiber bending stress test

 BEST RESULTS

• Improvement in sound absorption co-efficient of flax fiber by 25% for lower frequency level (100 Hz) than
glass fiber reinforced composites.
• Improvement in sound absorption co-efficient of flax fiber by 21.42% for lower frequency level (2000 Hz)
• Improvement in vibration damping of flax fiber by 51.03% than that of glass fiber reinforced composites.
• Weight reduction by almost 33% than that of glass fiber reinforced composites.
• Improvement in vibration damping of jute fiber by 21%.
 REFRENCE

 Ashwini P1, SureshBabu S U2 and Manjunath G B3, Experimental Investigation of Jute & E-Glass
Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites for Free vibration (MAY 2017)

 Pravin R. Patil1, Prof. Ganesh A. Kadam2,Overview on Comparative Study of Characterization of

Properties of Natural Fiber Composites. (July -2017)

 Tomasz Figlus1, Mateusz Koziol2 , 1432. Evaluation of failure progress in glass- and jute-fibre
reinforced polymer laminates by analysis of vibration and noise (10 September 2014)

 Rahul Gangurde1, Dr, E.R. Deore2, “Study on effect of layup angles on vibration of glass fiber
reinforced polymer plate”. International Advanced Research Journal in science, Engineering and
Technology.

 Tomasz Figlus1, Mateusz Koziol2, ”Evaluation of failure progress in glass and jute-fiber reinforced
polymer laminates by analysis of vibration and noise”