Mechanical Properties of Medium Density Fibreboard Composites Material Using Recycled Rubber and Coconut Coir

Authors

  • S. Mahzan
  • A.M. Ahmad Zaidi
  • M.I. Ghazali
  • N. Arsat
  • M.N. M. Hatta

Keywords:

Coconut coir, Mechanical Properties, Medium Density Fibreboard, Recycled Rubber,

Abstract

Natural fibre reinforced composite has emerged as highly potential replacement for synthetic fibres. Various natural waste fibres have been adopted for various engineering applications. This paper investigates the mechanical properties of medium density fibreboard composites material fabricated using recycled rubber and coconut coir. The suitability of using recycled rubber and coconut coir as a raw material and polyurethane as a resin in the manufacturer of medium density fibreboard was also studied. The medium density fibreboards were fabricated at prescribed percentages of filler. The performance of composite was evaluated by its mechanical and physical properties. Experimental investigation indicated that the mechanical strength of medium density fibreboards such as modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity increased with increasing board hardness. Overall, the results showed that medium density fibreboard had been produced with acceptable properties, thus providing alternatives to manufacturing and agricultures economic planning.

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Author Biographies

  • S. Mahzan
    Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, UTHM
  • A.M. Ahmad Zaidi
    Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, UTHM
  • M.I. Ghazali
    Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, UTHM
  • N. Arsat
    Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, UTHM
  • M.N. M. Hatta
    Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, UTHM

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Issue on Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

How to Cite

Mahzan, S., Ahmad Zaidi, A., Ghazali, M., Arsat, N., & M. Hatta, M. (2010). Mechanical Properties of Medium Density Fibreboard Composites Material Using Recycled Rubber and Coconut Coir. International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 2(1). https://publisher.uthm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/ijie/article/view/125

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