International Journal of Engineering Research in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Fabrication of Table Tennis Bat Using Pineapple Leaf Fiber

Author : Prashanth. M ¹ Jerome Nithin Gladson G ² Jithu K Thampi ³ Joshi James ⁴

Date of Publication :7th September 2016

Abstract: The aim of the project is to fabricate a table tennis bat by polymer reinforced composite materials. The bat is made using Epoxy resin reinforced with pineapple leaf fiber. These agricultural wastes can be used to prepare fiber reinforced polymer composites for commercial use. Pineapple fiber can be obtained for industrial purposes without any additional cost. The main advantages of these fibers are their low cost, low density, high specific strength and modulus, renewable nature, and comparatively easy process ability. This project also deals with studying the properties of the composite material made. Various test are carried out to find the mechanical properties of the composite material. Finally the other possible application of the composite material made is found on the bases of the testing and evaluation done.

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