A study of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Louver Panel Product Plastic Composite for Architectural Applications

Abstract

Plastic Composite (PC) is a material extensively utilized in the production of louver panels for architectural and decorative purposes. It enhances the aesthetics of both interior and exterior buildings due to its lightweight, strength, durability, and environmental friendliness. Therefore, studying the material properties of louver panels made from PC is essential to select the most suitable and efficient material for architectural applications. This research focuses on a comparative study of the mechanical and thermal properties of three types of louver panel product plastic composite according to the standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Each case was evaluated with five test specimens. The results revealed that PC I has the highest hardness, tensile strength, and elongation of 56 Shore D, 13.08 MPa, and 2.14%, respectively, indicating good strength and toughness. PC I also demonstrated better impact resistance and bending resistance than PC II and PC III, which exhibited lower impact resistance and flexural strength. In the deflection temperature test, the testing results indicated that PC I, PC II, and PC III manifested slight differences in deflection temperature, but no significant differences were observed. Moreover, the thermal analysis showed that thermal properties and bond dissociation energy values of the materials PC I, PC II, and PC III exhibit no significant differences. The findings from this study can provide guidelines for the development of high–quality louver panels that effectively meet both aesthetic and durability requirements.