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The properties of the composite materials depend on the properties of matrix and the reinforcing
materials. The effect of various weave structures on the mechanical properties jute fabric
reinforced polyester composites have been studied in this thesis.

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LIST OF FIGURES ALL WRITINGS x-xii
LIST OF TABLES xiii-xiv
LIST OF SYMBOLS AND ABBRIVATIONS xv

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CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 4-10

2.1 Review of recent research work 4
2.1.1 Background 4

CHAPTER THREE: THEORITICAL BACKGROUNDS 11-57

3.1 Polymer 11
3.1.1 Definition of polymer 11
3.1.2 Examples of some common polymers 12

CHAPTER FOUR: MATERIALS AND METHODS 58-82

4.1 Instruments used through the experimental 58
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4.1.1 Hand loom 59
4.1.2 Hand rolling machine 60

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CHAPTER FIVE: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 83-112

5.1 Mechanical properties 83
5.1.1 Tensile properties 83

CHAPTER SIX: CONCLUSIONS 113-114

6.1 Conclusions 113
6.2 Suggestion for future work 114

REFERENCES 115-119

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Fig.3.1 Chemical structure of Chitin, Chitosan and Cellulose 13

Fig.3.2 Chemical reaction for the formation of Melamine-formaldehyde 15
Fig.3.3 Chemical reaction for the formation of Epoxy resins 15
Fig.3.4 Linear polymer 16
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Table.3.1: Examples of some common polymers 12

Table 3.2: The chemical compositions of some natural fibres 22
Table.3.3: Properties of jute fibre in comparison with other fibres 25
Table.4.1: 68
Fabric Specification
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LIST OF SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TS: Tensile Strength

TM: Tensile modulus
BS: Bending strength
BM: Bending modulus
UV: Ultra violet

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Reference Writing:

[1] Surname, Middle name, First name of the authors, “Title of

the article” Name of the Journal; Volume; Issue; Page No;
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“Effect of Gamma Radiation on the Physico-Mechnical and
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Composites” J. of Rein. Plas. And Composites; Volume- 28;

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Publishing Limited; Page No.-131-134; (2010).
[3] http://www.elsevier.com/locate/compositech.

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