Mechanical behaviour of Walnut reinforced composite

In the present work walnut particles reinforced (10%wt-40%wt) epoxy matrix composite was fabricated in open mould. Physical property-density and Mechanical property-tensile properties have been evaluated. Role of particle wt% reinforcement observed for density and tensile properties-ultimate tensile strength, modulus of elasticity and % elongation. Increase of wt % of walnut particle from 10%wt to 20%wt was very much effective for loss in ultimate tensile strength and gain in % elongation, in comparison to increase in 20-40% wt. Effect on modulus of elasticity was almost consistent