Experimental analysis develops a lightweight, fiber-reinforced material to enhance mechanical performance in construction, indicating potential for sustainable design.
Key Points
To develop lightweight structural elements with enhanced mechanical performance, reducing building dead load and seismic demand.
Utilized polyurethane matrix composites as structural elements.
Employed Taguchi design methodology for systematic experimental approach.
Investigated effects of glass, carbon, and basalt fiber reinforcements on PU matrix strength.
Conducted statistical analyses using ANOVA and S/N ratios.
Validated results through Finite Element Modeling (FEM).
Glass and basalt fiber composites exhibited superior compressive and flexural performance.
Carbon fiber composites showed lower strength due to structural integrity and fiber distribution issues.
Fiber dimension was found to significantly influence mechanical properties of the composites.
Analytical investigations confirmed that additive clusters enhanced rigidity and reduced displacement.