The strength and ductility of glass fibre reinforced 3D-printed polypropylene

Journal article (2017)

Authors

F.A. Veer Structural Design & Mechanics - Architecture and the Built Environment
F. Setaki Environmental Technology and Design - Architecture and the Built Environment
A.C. Riemslag (OLD) MSE-5
P Sakkas The New Raw
Research Group
Structural Design & Mechanics (Architecture and the Built Environment) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2017 F.A. Veer, F. Setaki, A.C. Riemslag, P Sakkas
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2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Department

Architectural Engineering +Technology

Research Group

Structural Design & Mechanics

Abstract

The possibility of using a mix of recycled polypropylene (PP) with new glass fibre reinforced polypropylene as a materials source for 3D printed engineering components is investigated. The strength and elongation to fracture are determined for various grades of material and in relation to the print direction. The measured values are compared with literature values for these materials in an as new condition. It is shown that the use of recycled PP degrades the material properties. PP recycled from house hold waste has significantly worse properties than PP recycled from industrial waste.

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