International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 12 | Dec 2018 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2018, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 1032 EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF SHEEP WOOL AND E-GLASS Sangamesh B. Pantoji 1 , Prof. Anil S. Pol 2 1 Sangamesh B Pantoji, PG Scholar, VTU Belagavi, Karnataka, India 2 Prof. Anil S Pol (Guide), Dept. of Product design & manufacturing, VTU Belagavi, Karnataka, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract:- Composites playing a vital role in the field of mechanical manufacturing. It becomes the replacement tool in the field of manufacturing. Composites are the material where we can combine more than two materials and produce a new material. Sheep wool is the natural fibre material which can be easily available and this possesses various good properties like it absorbs moisture, it is a strong and durable material etc. with this the mechanically developed Eglass material has been added, as it got higher strength, good bonding capacity. By varing the layers of sheep wool and E-Glass data has been analysed and compared and determine the better composite. Key Words: Sheep wool, E-glass, Hand layup, Resin 1. INTRODUCTION Composite materials are the most advantageous and adaptable material and the most sophisticated engineering material introduced to the use of mankind in modern technology. It is the result of continuous progression of modern science of materials which helps to develop new product with varieties of material composites. Composite materials strength-to-weight ratio proportions compared to standard materials and design flexibility of these components fulfils the requirements of necessities of industries. The word composite shows that, it is the combining of material to form an overall structure with different properties of various materials. At the present scenario composite materials are utilized by mankind in his day to day life, which includes a small gadget to big structures of airplanes and ships. These composites become our needs of everyday life. Sheep wool is the natural fibre obtained by sheep and goat. Sheep wool is extracted by the skin of Sheep, it is a eco- friendly, low cost and possesses good characteristics. In European union, there are 90 million sheep which produces 270,000 tons of wool during the last decades, large amounts of wool were treated as wastes and burnt or landfilled [2], so by this issue natural composite has been added with a fiber to check various properties of it. Table1. Mechanical Properties of various Fibers [6] Fibers Density d (gm/cc) Tensile strength (MPa) Modulus E (GPa) Ratio (E/D) E-Glass 2.55 2400 73 29 Hemp 1.48 550-900 70 47 Jute 1.46 400-800 10-30 7-21 Ramie 1.5 500 44 29 Coir 1.25 220 6 5 Sisal 1.33 600-700 38 29 Sisa 1.4 800-1500 60-80 26-46 Cotton 1.51 400 12 8 2. MATERIALS AND METHODS A. Materials The materials used in this study are available by the nearest industry in Belagavi. Polylite resin and E-glass fibers are taken from the industry. And sheep wool is purchased from near my village in shindolli, of Belagavi District, Karnataka state. (a) Sheep wool (b) E-Glass (c) Polylite Resin Solution Fig. 1. Materials used