Design, Analysis And Manufacturing Of Polymer Composite Helmet

Abstract

A prototype model of the safety helmet is made using successive layers of natural composite fibre using hand layup technique. The work aims at developing a safer industrial helmet with better physical properties along with improved strength as compared to present day safety helmets. The 3D model was drawn with the help of CATIA software. The analysis was carried out on the ANSYS Workbench software. The prototype along with existing safety helmet both were then subjected to impact testing and flexural testing. The comparison between results from the mechanical testing of both specimens shows that the natural fibre helmet shows better load bearing capacity as against conventional safety helmet. A comparative study of results from mechanical testing and software analysis will help us to arrive at an appropriate conclusion and suitable future scope will be suggested.