JOURNAL ARTICLE

Investigating the solid particle erosion behavior of H3BO3 / B2O3 / SiO2 / Al2O3 reinforced glass fibre/epoxy composites and parametric evaluation using artificial intelligence.

  • Published In: Tribology: Materials, Surfaces & Interfaces, 2024, v. 18, n. 3. P. 171 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bagci, Mehmet; Bhaumik, Shubrajit 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the erosion wear behavior of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy (GF/EP) composite materials enhanced with various additives, tested according to ASTM G76–95 standards. The study evaluated the effects of Boric Acid (H₃BO₃), Borax (B₂O₃), Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂), and Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃) added at 15% by weight to the epoxy resin, under varying impingement angles, impact velocities, abrasive particle sizes, and fiber orientations. Results showed that Al₂O₃ and SiO₂ additions improved erosion resistance, while Boric Acid and Borax reduced it, with Borax having the most detrimental effect. Artificial neural network (ANN) models were effectively used to predict erosive wear rates and analyze parameter interactions, revealing that impact velocity, impingement angle, abrasive particle size, and additive type significantly influence erosion behavior, whereas fiber direction has a limited effect.

Additional Information

  • Source:Tribology: Materials, Surfaces & Interfaces. 2024/09, Vol. 18, Issue 3, p171
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1751-5831
  • DOI:10.1177/17515831241274434
  • Accession Number:179770637
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