Investigation of Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites

Abstract

Research on composite materials is necessary to address societal and industrial sector issues and this research is highly beneficial. When compared to carbon fibres, basalt fibres are less expensive and have mechanical qualities that are comparable to or better than those of glass fibres. The main motivation behind creating a novel composite material for use in marine, automobile and aircraft structures, among other applications, was to reduce weight and enhance damage tolerance. More superior than glass fibres in terms of qualities are the affordable basalt fibres. These composites have non-abrasive characteristics and excellent particular mechanical, physical and chemical properties. Basalt fibres are non-biodegradable but still considered as natural, because they can be produced by using basalt rocks, which has been found globally. It is a natural material that is found in volcanic rocks that originate from frozen lava, with a melting temperature of 1500-1700°C. The viscoelastic properties of the material are measured with the help of time-dependent dynamic mechanical analyser (DMA) with frequency sweep method and temperature sweep method. The utilization of basalt fibres has garnered significant attention in research in recent decades owing to its superior mechanical qualities, which have taken the polymer industry by storm. These days, light, luxurious hybrid composite materials for civil and infrastructure applications are made from these fibres. Basalt fibres converted into twisted yarns for weaving exhibit good performance, low density, air permeability and light-in-weight and high-density material can be woven.