Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Himalyan Extract Reinforced Epoxy Composite

The prevailing scenario of whole material handling commercial enterprises is focused into utilization of highly durable material at lower rates. Thus, analysts focused for beneficial and greatest use of natural particulate reinforced (NPR) due to their cost effectiveness and sustainability. The NPR composite has capability to replace synthetic reinforced polymer composite. The epoxy was used as matrix material. Varieties of hard wood are available in himalyan region. The Oak particulates were used as Himalyan Fiber (HF) for reinforcing the epoxy. The weight fractions of OAK particles were 10%, 20% and 30%. The curing of epoxy was done in thermal oven at 120 °C for 124 min. It was discovered that the tensile strength, flexural strength as well as hardness were expanded with an increase in OAK particle content. There was decrement in impact strength in epoxy reinforced OAK composite with an increase in the concentration of OAK particle content due to their brittle nature. The water assimilation ability of epoxy/oak composite was investigated and it was found that an expansion in weight ratio of oak particles, the water absorption increases because of tendency of OAK particles to absorb moisture.