Course Subjects

Composite materials and types

  • Properties of matrix and reinforcements used for the composites
  • Application fields of the composites
  • Fabrication of the composites

Introduction to Basalt fiber reinforced epoxy composites

  • Literature survey

Materials details

  • Epoxy and basalt fibers
  • Preparation of epoxy composites
  • SEM examination
  • Some mechanical and physical tests
  • Wear and coefficient friction measurement

Results and discussion

  • Microstructure of the composites
  • Flexural strength and density
  • Wear rate
  • Static and dynamic coefficient friction
  • Wear mechanisms

Conclusions