KENAF AS MATERIAL FOR LABORATORY TABLETOP

Authors

  • Zuraidah Salleh Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Syarifah Yunus Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Nor Berhan Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Koay Mei Hyie Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Anizah Kalam Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Nik Rozlin Nik Masdek Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v76.5644

Keywords:

Kenaf, fiberglass, polyester resin, laboratory tabletop

Abstract

Nowadays, kenaf are gaining attention in the development and is used in many types of engineering application. This new type of composite also contribute towards the green technology making it favorable in various applications. This research is focused on making a laboratory tabletop by utilizing the unidirectional oriented kenaf fiber as the main material which is layered with woven fiberglass. The project methodology is divided into three sections; preparing the specimen, conducting the experiment and testing as well as data analysis. The mould that contains a layer of woven fiberglass and kenaf fiber were poured from a mixture of polyester resin and polyester hardener. The specimen was then compressed and left to dry  completely before further testing. Tensile test was carried out by following the ASTM D3039, ASTM D7264 standard for flexural test and ASTM D7136 for drop weight impact test. The results data obtained was found to be suitable for lightweight use only.

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Published

2015-09-28

Issue

Vol. 76 No. 9: Engineering Design and Materials Integrity

Section

Science and Engineering

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KENAF AS MATERIAL FOR LABORATORY TABLETOP. (2015). Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences & Engineering), 76(9). https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v76.5644