Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Al 6061, Fly Ash Reinforced With E-Glass Fiber Composites

摘要

The matrix is the monolithic material into which the reinforcement is embedded, and is completely continuous. Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) possess significantly improved properties. Among the MMC's aluminium composites are predominant in use due to their low weight and high strength. In this project the Tensile test, compression and Hardness test results of Aluminium 6061 Reinforced with E- Glass Fibre and Fly ash composite is studied. Also microstructure of the specimen is analysed The reinforced composites were manufactured by Stir Casting process. Each fabrication carries the E-glass reinforcement content varied from 0% to 6% with incremental steps of 2% and Fly ash of 0% to 15% with incremental steps of 5%. The casted composite specimens are prepared according to ASTM standards by facing and turning operations to conduct tensile, hardness and compressive test. Microstructure of the composites was observed to study the bonding of E-Glass and Fly ash with AL6061. Mechanical tests were carried out on specimens from each composition and it is observed that reinforcement enhances the mechanical properties of Aluminium 6061 Composites.