Tribological Performance Study of Waste Glass Dust Filled Flax-Epoxy Composites

Abstract

The wear behavior of epoxy composites reinforced with waste glass dust (WGD) and flax fiber is presented in this work. In accordance with ASTM standard, test specimens are prepared and evaluated. In compliance with the TAGUCHI design of experiments model, the tests are conducted utilizing a pin on disc sliding wear test apparatus. Statistical regression analysis and analysis of variance are used to create an empirical relationship for estimating wear. The findings showed that as the filler content increased so did the hybrid composites' resistance to wear. The brittle rip ridges and shattered WGD particles visible on the fracture surface of composites indicate micro-fracture mechanisms.