VARIATION EFFECT OF FIBER COMPOSITION AND DIRECTION TOWARD COMPOSITE MECHANICAL Variation Effect Of Fiber Composition And Direction Toward Composite Mechanical Properties, Fiberglass Fiber With Polister Matrix Material.

VARIATION EFFECT OF FIBER COMPOSITION AND
DIRECTION TOWARD COMPOSITE MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES, FIBERGLASS FIBER WITH POLISTER
MATRIX MATERIAL

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
IN AUTOMOTIVE/MOTORCYCLE ENGINEERING
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
October 2014

VARIATION EFFECT OF FIBER COMPOSITION AND DIRECTION TOWARD

COMPOSITE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, FIBERGLASS FIBER WITH POLISTER
MATRIX MATERIAL
Ir. Pramuko IP, MT.
Mechanical Engineering Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Jln. A. Yani Pabelan-Kartasura. Tromol Pos I Telp. (0271) 715448 Surakarta
Wijianto, ST.M.Eng.Sc
Mechanical Engineering Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Jln. A. Yani Pabelan-Kartasura. Tromol Pos I Telp. (0271) 715448 Surakarta
Roberto Agus Mainaki
Automotive Engineering Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Jln. A. Yani Pabelan, Kartasura, Tromol Pos I, Telp. (0271) 715448 Surakarta
Email: Roberto.mainaki09@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
With the development of technology, it is found, new technology in modification
motorcycle body, so a lot of people utilize composite for making motorcycle body with the
performance they want.
It is easy to make body of motorcycle in willingness. There are three materials in the
modifications motorcycle body (catalyst, resin and fiberglass). Fiberglass is a light material, and
it is very strong. Though the character of its strength rather lowers that carbon fiber and less stiff,
the material which is usually fragile, and the standard material is cheaper. Missal strength and

weight character of body is also to make more than metal, and it is easy to make with the press.
The purpose of the research is to know the strength of different fibers, from random fiber, woven
fiber, and one direction fiber.
Testing is done by differentiating three fibers (random fiber, woven fiber, and one
direction fiber) with catalyst composite and the same resin. Every fiber tests with impact test that
is based ASTM D - 256, bending test based on ASTM D - 790 and tensile test that is based on
ASTM D - 638.
The composition of a catalyst 4.76 % of a resin used, and use of composite volume
faction 37.1 %. Analysis is done after getting result data of testing. The result from each testing
has a different result. Numbers of height of impact test are gotten from one direction fiber 0.82
J/mm2, flexure stress is gotten from woven fiber 29.89 MPa, tensile strength is gotten from
woven fiber 66 MPa, and elastic modulus from woven fiber 142.268 kg/mm2. The strength to
hold is a strength and character as tenacity, strength, hardness etc, it can be considered by data
which are gotten from the results of the test.
Keywords: catalyst, fiberglass, resin, and impact test, bending test, tension te.

Background
Technology

material


is

now

developing very rapidly. It is propelled by
the needs of a material that can meet
characteristic of certain desired. One of
them is a composite. The ability to easily
molded in accordance with their needs, in
terms of power, in perspective, and its
excellence in the ratio of strength to weight,
encourage the use of composite as an
ingredient of a substitute for material metal
commonly used in a variety of products.
Composite materials made from two
or more different materials. First is the
matrix, which serves as a glue to keep the
fibers together. Both are fiber, which serves
as a composite reinforcement of unification.


Problem Statement
The problem statement that can be
drawn from the problem above is how the
differences in fiber can influence the
mechanical properties of motorcycle body
modification on impact strength, bending
stress and tensile strength.
Objectives
1. Knowing

the

differences

are

fiber
used


quality
to

make

motorcycle body.
2. Knowing

the

good

quality

of

composite is used in modification
motorcycle.
Problem limitation


One type of composites that can be easily

1. The main material used is in the

formed is a hybrid composite. Hybrid

form of resin 157 BTQN, catalyst

composites

and fiberglass.

formed

by

two

or


more

reinforcements, so the modification that the

2. The catalyst used is 4.76% of resin

arrangement and composition, it will be easy

in the composite manufacturing.

to achieve mechanical properties.
In this study the authors will conduct
a research differences fiber, random fibers,
woven fibers, the composition of the

3. The specimens are tested in the
impact test, bending test, and tensile
test.
Basic Theory


mixture catalyst and similar resin. Then the

Composites consist of a matrix

next is analyze the result after test and will

material that is then reinforced with fibers

be compared between each fiber glass.

that can be taken from ceramics, metals, or
polymers. The reinforcing fibers are the

primary load carriers of the material, with

synergism

the matrix component transferring the load

unavailable from the individual constituent


from fiber to fiber. Reinforcement of the

materials, while the wide variety of matrix

matrix material can be achieved in a variety

and strengthening materials allows the

of ways including particles. Fibers may be

designer of the product or structure to

continuous or discontinuous with the matrix

choose an optimum combination.

material usually sourced from one of the

Catalyst


many

available

engineering

plastics/

polymers.

produces

material

properties

A catalyst is a substance that
accelerates a reaction by lowering the active
energy. Catalyst can accelerate chemical

reactions

and

can

be

accelerated

by

increasing the fraction of molecules whose
energy exceeds the energy having active.

Figure 1 Composites
( http://www.aid-n.com/what-are-compositematerials-and-the-function/compositematerials-development/ )
Composites

are

made

up

of

to

as

individual

materials

referred

constituent

materials.

There

are

two

categories of constituent materials: matrix

Figure 2 catalyst
(http://www.easycomposites.co.uk/products/
polyester-vinylester-resin/mekpcatalyst.aspx)

and reinforcement. At least one portion of
each type is required. The matrix material

Without a catalyst, a chemical

surrounds and supports the reinforcement

reaction may never get a faster time to react.

materials by maintaining their relative

When a chemical reaction takes the form of

positions. The reinforcements impart their

mixture of chemical which changes more

special mechanical and physical properties

quickly. When the chemical reaction occurs,

to

enhance

the

matrix

properties.

A

the catalyst itself is not changed and is not
part of the end result.

Figure 4 Resin (butek)
Thermosetting polyester resins and

Figure 3 Comparison of catalysis and noncatalysis

as

with

other

resin,

changes

react

(http://ch302.cm.utexas.edu/images302/Cata

exothermically. Excessive use of catalysts

lyst_effect.png)

can, therefore, cause charring or ignition
even during the producing process. The

Resin 157 BTQN
Resin is a hydrocarbon secretion
many plants, particularly coniferous trees.

catalyst can also lead to excessive product to
fracture of forming rubber material.
Fiber glass

Other liquid compounds found in plants is
like sap, latex, or mucus, sometimes are

Fiberglass or glass fiber is often

confused with the terms above, but they are

translated into molten glass is drawn into

chemically the same. It can be used for the

thin fiber with straight line around 0,005

production of varnishes, adhesives, glass

mm - 0,01 mm. this fiber can be spun into

mixture, as a source of raw materials for

yarn or woven into fabric which is then

organic synthesis, a staple of incense and

impregnate with a resin material so that it

perfumes. In products such as fragrances are

becomes a strong and corrosion-resistant for

often called

use as car bodies and ship building. It is also

“ambered”, resin can be

fossilized and it becomes amber gemstone.

used as a reinforcing agent for many
polymer

products;

resulting

composite

material known as glass-reinforced plastic
(glass-reinforced plastic, GPR) or glass-fiber

reinforced

epoxy

(GRE),

is

called

“fiberglass” in general use.

Impact Test
Impact strength is an important
criterion to determine the brittleness of
polymeric materials. From this test will be
obtained some data of absorbed energy,
energy activation and can be used to
determine the impact value of specimen,
with (Standard ASTM D 256).

Figure 5 random fiber glass

Figure 6 Woven fiber glass
Figure 6 Impact Tool
(1)
Where:
K = Impact value (J/mm2)
A = Cross sectional area (mm2)
W= Energy (J)
Figure 7 unidirectional fiber glass
It should be noted that fiberglass is

Bending Test
Testing

of

flexural

strength

is

not carbon fiber, not glass-reinforced plastic,

intended to determine the resistance of the

although it is similar to both. Carbon fiber

polymer loading. In this method the method

which is made of carbon stands, not as long

used is the three-point bending method. This

as it can be extruded into strands of

test is also intended to determine the

fiberglass

elasticity of a material. Bending test

specimen was set in accordance with ASTM

value changes depending on the rate of

D790.

voltage.

Figure 7 Bending Tool

Figure 8 tensile tool
ε

(2)

100 and

Where:
(3)

σb = Bending Stress (MPa)
P = Max Load (N)

Where:

L = Distance between supporter (mm)
P = Load

b = Width (mm)

A0 = Cross section

d = Thick (mm)

E= Modulus elasticity (kg/mm2)

Tensile Test
Tensile strength is one of the basic
mechanical

properties.

Stress

strain

relationship on the pull gives considerable

σu = Ultimate Stress (MPa)
ε = Strain

Flow Chart of Research
Start
Literature study and field
Material Preparation and Equipments

Material mixture
a. Catalyst + Resin + a Random Fiber Glass
b. Catalyst + Resin + a Woven Fiber Glass
c. Catalyst + Resin + a Unidirectional Ffiber Glass
Yes

Preparation of specimens Standards Compliance of ASTM

Impact Test Standard
ASTM D 256

Tensile Test Standard
ASTM D 638

Bending Test Standard
ASTM D 790

End

Result, discussion and conclusion

Figure 9 Flow Chart of Experiment
The test results and analysis
No

Fiber

Volume

Catalyst

W

Faction (%)

(%)

(J)

0

0

A

K

(mm2)

(J/mm2)

1

Random Fiber Glass

37.1

4.76

12.29

156

146.67

19.46

0.632

2

Woven Fiber Glass

37.1

4.76

14.39

156

145.33

19.46

0.739

3

Unidirectional Fiber

37.1

11.77

156

144.33

Glass

4.76

Table 1 Result of Impact Test

19.46

0.82

No

Fiber

Volume

Catalyst

Width

Thick

L

Faction (%)

(%)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(MPa)

(N)

Pmax

1

Random Fiber Glass

37.1

4.76

13.83

2.21

43

29.81

28.621

2

Woven Fiber Glass

37.1

4.76

13.83

2.21

43

29.89

28.371

3

Unidirectional Fiber
Glass

37.1

4.76

13.83

2.21

43

29.86

28.334

Table 2 Result of Bending Test
No

Fiber

Volume

Catalyst

L0

L1

Faction (%)

(%)

(mm)

(mm)

σu

E

(%)

(MPa)

(kg/mm2)

1

Random Fiber Glass

37.1

4.76

165

172.5

4.545

64.667

142.268

2

Woven Fiber Glass

37.1

4.76

165

172.77

4.757

66

138.760

3

Unidirectional Fiber

37.1

165

172.63

4.626

65.333

141.170

4.76

Glass

Table 3 Result of Tensile Test
number of impact is shown with random

Impact test

fiber glass 0.632 j/mm2 and the value from
0.9

Impact number (J/mm2)

0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2

Woven fiber glass 0.739 j/mm2 and value of
Random
Fiber
Glass
Woven
Fiber
Glass
Unidirecti
onal Fiber
Glass

unidirectional fiber glass 0.82 j/mm2.
In testing the impact of three
different fibers can determine the strength of
the fiber that gets stronger shock loads.
From impact test fiber one line has a

0.1

strength which is better because the fiber

0

one direction has good fiber which can

Figure 10 Impact test with numbers of
specimen with different fiber
From the figure 10 show the result of
izod testing in 3 different specimens. The

impact loads.

Tensile Test

30

67
66.5
66
65.5
65
64.5
64
63.5
63
62.5
62
61.5
61
60.5
60

Bending Stress (MPa)

29.9
Random
Fiber
Glass
Woven
Fiber
Glass
Unidirecti
onal Fiber
Glass

29.8
29.7
29.6
29.5
29.4
29.3
29.2
29.1

Ultimate tensile strength (MPa)

Bending Test

Random
Fiber Glass
Woven
Fiber Glass
Unidirectio
nal Fiber
Glass

29

Figure 11 Bending test with numbers of
specimen with different fiber

Figure 12 Tensile test with specimen
numbers with different fiber
From the above data in Table 3,

Bending test was conducted by

From the result of tensile test with the

standard testing of ASTM D-790 and the

different specimens, numbers of stress,

result is shown above. And of the three

strain is elastic modulus also (Standard

specimens tested can produce good fiber in

ASTM D-638). Value of stress is shown

bending test.

Can be compared to the

with random fiber glass 64.667 MPa, value

numbers of bending stress are shown with

from Woven fiber glass 66 MPa and value

fiber glass random 29.81 MPa , value of

of unidirectional fiber glass 65.333 MPa,

Woven fiber glass 29.89 MPa and value

and it can be seen from tensile test with

from unidirectional fiber glass 29.86 MPa.

good value is from Woven fiber glass 66

From bending test woven fiber which is

MPa because it has Woven fiber glass so it

good because has neat fiber, and random

has good tensile strength.

fiber used, but for torsion bending test.
Analysis
High

or

low

strength

of

the

composite depends on the fiber used,
because the voltage applied to the composite
initially accepted by the matrix will be

forwarded to the fiber, so the fiber will

1. Composite that has the highest

withstand loads up to maximum load.

impact

strength

Therefore, the fiber must have a tensile

unidirectional fiber glass

with

value

the constituent matrix composites.

Unidirectional fiber glass has a better

of the volume fraction are often used in
communities

with

4.76%

catalyst

composition of 100 ml of resin and fiber. In
testing the impact unidirectional fiber glass
has better strength 0.0433 j/mm2. And in a
bending test of Woven fiber glass that has a
better strength compared to other fibers
29.89 MPa. Woven fiber glass have a tensile
strength of 66 MPa from the test results of
all specimens can be summed kinds of fiber
strength.

J/mm .

energy absorption than others.
2. From the test results mean maximum
bending highest are woven fiber
glass can withstand bending stress
with good value 29.89 MPa.
3. The composite has the highest tensile
strength of woven glass fiber with a
value of 66 MPa. Woven fiber
glass have a tensile strength that is
better than other fibers.
4. From testing all experiments can be
concluded that Unidirectional fiber
glass

In making uses catalyst, resin, and

0.0433

a
2

stress and modulus of elasticity, higher than

Specimens used in the manufacture

of

of

better

used

for variations,

body motorcycle. Because having th

fiber. In making resin and catalyst in the

e absorption of energy that better

same

than the other fibers.

process,

but

in

this

research

differentiate its fiber, from random fiber
glass, Woven fiber glass, and unidirectional
fiber glass. The time is needed to these
variations 75 minutes till dry.
Conclusion
Based on the results of research that has
been conducted, we can take some
conclusions that can be discussed and finally
this research can be concluded:

Further Work
From the experiments that have been
carried out by researchers, there are several
things that needed to be understood in
making the experiment, and make better to
the next research:
1. Using fiber optics that is good for
making body motorcycle we can
compare that we used.

2. Preparing the material and tools as

3. Hopefully for the next research can

well as possible to make better

develop this research with other

result.

types of fiber.
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