Title of article :
Design and Development of Kenaf Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite Polytechnic Chairs
Author/Authors :
Mahmood, A Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology - Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products - Universiti Putra Malaysia - UPM Serdang - Selangor, Malaysia , Sapuan, S.M Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology - Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products - Universiti Putra Malaysia - UPM Serdang - Selangor, Malaysia , Karmegam, K Department of Environmental and Occupational Health - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Universiti Putra Malaysia - UPM Serdang - Selangor, Malaysia , Abu, A.S Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Universiti Malaysia Sarawak - Kota Samarahan - Sarawak, Malaysia
Abstract :
This study is carried out for the design and development of a kenaf fiber-reinforced polymer composite for chairs used in polytechnic institution of higher learning. Development of the furniture industry in the field of education has been increasing recently. This is due to the gained attention in composite materials for implementations in the field such as medical, industries, sports, aerospace, , and education such as polytechnic furniture. A systematic approach of a total design process is utilised for a better undertaking towards achieving the best conceptual design for the Polytechnic Chairs. The best conceptual design of the composite polytechnic chair was then selected where the design utilises kenaf fiber-reinforced polymer composite which is also described in this paper. The usage of kenaf fiber-reinforced polymer composite helps in reducing global warming
Keywords :
Polytechnic Chairs , Kenaf Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite , Design and Development
Journal title :
Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology
