Sustainable Utilization of Jute Sack Waste in Jute/Epoxy Laminate: Effect of Fiber Orientation for Bumper Applications

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26877/asset.v8i4.3086

Keywords:

Epoxy, fiber orientation, automotive bumper application, circular economy, impact resistance

Abstract

Fiber orientation plays a major role in controlling the mechanical properties of natural fiber bio composites. An investigation into the impact of fiber direction variations on the toughness and tensile strength of burlap waste composites for automobile bumpers was carried out. This research was designed as a controlled experimental investigation. The factors evaluated were fiber orientation, while the tensile strength and impact toughness were. Bio composites were manufactured utilizing the hand lay-up procedure, and mechanical testing included tensile (ASTM D638) and impact (ASTM 4812). The number of test replications was fixed at three specimens for each variable. By improving interfacial adhesion, the 0°/+90°/0°/+90°/0° fiber orientation produces a tensile strength of 21.087 N/mm² and an impact toughness of 0.0482 J/mm², which is higher than a car bumper. These research show proof that burlap sack waste-based composites can be used as an alternative material for environmentally acceptable and sustainable bumpers. These findings complement SDG 12, which focuses on responsible production and consumption.

Author Biographies

  • Heri Yudiono, Universitas Negeri Semarang

    Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50229, Indonesia

  • Hadromi, Universitas Negeri Semarang

    Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50229, Indonesia

  • Deni Fajar Fitriyana, Universitas Negeri Semarang

    Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50229, Indonesia

  • Januar Parlaungan Siregar, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

    Faculty of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Pekan 26600, Pahang, Malaysia

  • Tezara Cionita, SEGi University

    Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology, SEGi University, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

  • Much Rizky Ubaidillah, Universitas Negeri Semarang

    Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50229, Indonesia

  • Ayyub Ridananda, Universitas Negeri Semarang

    Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50229, Indonesia

  • Rahmat Hidayat, Universitas Negeri Semarang

    Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50229, Indonesia

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