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Experimental Investigation of Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Plates with Added Micro Boron Oxide and Lead Oxide Particles

Mikro Bor Oksit ve Kurşun Oksit Partikül İlaveli Cam Elyaf Takviyeli Kompozit Levhaların Deneysel Olarak İncelenmesi

Mehmet Erbil Özcan(FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ, MÜHENDİSLİK FAKÜLTESİ, MAKİNE MÜHENDİSLİĞİ BÖLÜMÜ)0000-0003-1641-8279
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The results showed that boron oxide addition led to a significant decrease in tensile strength and load carrying capacity, with higher additive ratios resulting in further deterioration of mechanical properties.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study experimentally investigates the effects of micro-sized boron oxide and lead oxide particle additions on the mechanical performance of carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite plates.
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Key Findings & Data:Boron oxide and lead oxide particles were incorporated into the matrix at different weight ratios of 2 % and 4 % to evaluate their influence on mechanical behavior.
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Conclusion & Impact:The results showed that boron oxide addition led to a significant decrease in tensile strength and load carrying capacity, with higher additive ratios resulting in further deterioration of mechanical properties.
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⚙️Variables:GFRC · çekme testi · bor oksit

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This study experimentally investigates the effects of micro-sized boron oxide and lead oxide particle additions on the mechanical performance of carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite plates. Although Glass fiber reinforced composites (GFRC) are widely used due to their high strength to weight ratio and corrosion resistance, their mechanical properties such as toughness and stiffness can be further improved with suitable additives. In this study, composite laminates were produced using the hand lay-up method with four-layer carbon fiber fabrics and epoxy matrix. Boron oxide and lead oxide particles were incorporated into the matrix at different weight ratios of 2 % and 4 % to evaluate their influence on mechanical behavior. Tensile tests were conducted in accordance with ASTM 3039 standards to compare the performance of additive-reinforced and non-reinforced samples. The results showed that boron oxide addition led to a significant decrease in tensile strength and load carrying capacity, with higher additive ratios resulting in further deterioration of mechanical properties. In contrast, lead oxide addition improved the mechanical performance, particularly at 4 % ratio, where the highest tensile strength values were obtained without a significant loss in ductility. The findings indicate that while boron oxide acts as a weakening phase within the composite structure, lead oxide contributes to improved load transfer and structural integrity. Consequently, lead oxide reinforced GFRC demonstrate promising potential for applications requiring enhanced mechanical strength and stability.

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Bu çalışma, mikro boyutlu bor oksit ve kurşun oksit parçacıklarının karbon fiber takviyeli polimer kompozit levhaların mekanik performansı üzerindeki etkilerini deneysel olarak araştırmaktadır. Cam elyaf takviyeli kompozitler (GFRC), yüksek mukavemet/ağırlık oranı ve korozyon direnci nedeniyle yaygın olarak kullanılsa da, tokluk ve sertlik gibi mekanik özellikleri uygun katkı maddeleriyle daha da geliştirilebilir. Bu çalışmada, dört katmanlı karbon fiber kumaşlar ve epoksi matris kullanılarak elle yatırma yöntemiyle kompozit tabakalar üretilmiştir. Mekanik davranış üzerindeki etkilerini değerlendirmek için matrise %2 ve %4 olmak üzere farklı ağırlık oranlarında bor oksit ve kurşun oksit parçacıkları eklenmiştir. Katkı maddesiyle güçlendirilmiş ve güçlendirilmemiş numunelerin performansını karşılaştırmak için ASTM 3039 standartlarına uygun olarak çekme testleri yapılmıştır. Sonuçlar, bor oksit ilavesinin çekme mukavemetinde ve yük taşıma kapasitesinde önemli bir azalmaya yol açtığını ve daha yüksek katkı maddesi oranlarının mekanik özelliklerin daha da bozulmasına neden olduğunu göstermiştir. Buna karşılık, kurşun oksit ilavesi, özellikle %4 oranında, süneklikte önemli bir kayıp olmaksızın en yüksek çekme dayanımı değerlerinin elde edildiği mekanik performansı iyileştirmiştir. Bulgular, bor oksidin kompozit yapıda zayıflatıcı bir faz görevi görürken, kurşun oksidin yük transferini ve yapısal bütünlüğü iyileştirdiğini göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak, kurşun oksit takviyeli GFRC, gelişmiş mekanik dayanım ve kararlılık gerektiren uygulamalar için umut vadeden bir potansiyel sergilemektedir.

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Özcan, M. E., Erdem, S. (2026). Experimental Investigation of Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Plates with Added Micro Boron Oxide and Lead Oxide Particles. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi, Cilt: 17 Sayı: 3. https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1930989

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