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Multi-Performance Optimization of the Mechanical Characteristics of Basalt Fiber and Silicon Carbide-Filled Aluminum Matrix Composites

Author(s): Veeranaath V.*, Dinesh S.G., Natarajan G.

Affiliation(s): Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai 603203, India

*Corresponding Author’s Address: [email protected]

Issue: Volume 11, Issue 2 (2024)

Dates:
Submitted: April 3, 2024
Received in revised form: July 5, 2024
Accepted for publication: July 24, 2024
Available online: August 5, 2024

Citation:
Veeranaath V., Dinesh S. G., Natarajan G. (2024). Multi-performance optimization of the mechanical characteristics of basalt fiber and silicon carbide-filled aluminum matrix composites. Journal of Engineering Sciences (Ukraine), Vol. 11(2), pp. C1–C12. https://doi.org/10.21272/jes.2024.11(2).c1

DOI: 10.21272/jes.2024.11(2).c1

Research Area: Materials Science

Abstract. In the existing state, aluminum metal matrix composites (AlMMCs) are a category of materials that have successfully fulfilled the majority of demanding requirements in applications where moderate strength, high stiffness, and lightweight are necessary. This paper is focused on processing aluminum hybrid composites by reinforcing the aluminum alloy with a novel combination of fillers: basalt fibers and silicon carbide via stir casting. The main aim is to study the impact of processing conditions on the properties of the developed composite. Nine samples are produced by varying the reinforcement content, stirring rate, and duration based on the L9 Taguchi Array. SEM analysis is utilized to examine the microstructure of the developed composites. The samples were also machined and tested for their mechanical, physical, and wear behavior as per ASTM standards. The maximum density and hardness of 2883.3 kg/m3 and 45.6 HRB, respectively, are observed at higher filler content conditions. In contrast, the minimum specific wear rate, maximum ultimate tensile, and impact strength of 1.86·10–5 mm3/(N·m), 263.5 MPa, and 93 N/mm are observed in higher stirring duration conditions. So, to avoid conflicting combinations of optimal input factors, grey relational analysis (GRA) tied with principle component analysis (PCA) is employed to determine the multi-objective performance parameter and the optimal combination of input factors for better response. Confirmatory tests were also performed to verify and validate the same. ANOVA analysis is also utilized to assess the significance of the process parameters on the responses.

Keywords: hybrid composites, stir casting, mechanical characterization, grey relational analysis.

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