Experimental Investigation on Tensile Properties of Al6061-Graphite Particulate Composites

Authors

  • Saleemsab Doddamani Jain Institute of Technology, Davangere, Karnataka
  • Mohamed Kaleemulla Department of Studies in Mechanical Engineering, University B.D.T. College of Engineering, Karnataka, India
  • Yasmin Begum Department of Studies in Mechanical Engineering, University B.D.T. College of Engineering, Karnataka, India
  • N. Nagesha Department of Studies in Industrial and Production Engineering, University B.D.T. College of Engineering, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37628/jcmm.v1i2.112

Abstract

This paper presents the experimental work carried out on the tensile behavior of aluminium 6061 (Al 6061) graphite particulate composites. The required specimen are prepared using stir casting method with graphite proportions ranging from 3 to 12 % by weight. The mechanical behavior of Al 6061 graphite particulate composites produced using stir casting method, was investigated by conducting experiments on Universal Testing Machine (UTM). Tensile specimens were utilized for tensile testing to evaluate the tensile properties. From the experimental tensile test, ultimate tensile strength of 117.34 MPa, maximum percentage elongation of 14.48% is obtained for Al 6061–9% graphite.

Author Biographies

  • Saleemsab Doddamani, Jain Institute of Technology, Davangere, Karnataka
    Assistant Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engineering
  • Mohamed Kaleemulla, Department of Studies in Mechanical Engineering, University B.D.T. College of Engineering, Karnataka, India
    Department of Studies in Mechanical Engineering
  • Yasmin Begum, Department of Studies in Mechanical Engineering, University B.D.T. College of Engineering, Karnataka, India
    Department of Studies in Mechanical Engineering,
  • N. Nagesha, Department of Studies in Industrial and Production Engineering, University B.D.T. College of Engineering, Karnataka, India
    Department of Studies in Industrial and Production Engineering

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Published

2020-01-28

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2015)

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