Epoxy Granite: Fracture Mechanics, Failure Analysis, and Applications in Machine Element Foundations: A Comprehensive Review | ||
| SVU-International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Applications | ||
| Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2025, Pages 174-184 PDF (710.92 K) | ||
| Document Type: Reviews Articles. | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/svusrc.2025.392947.1289 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mohammed Y. Abdellah* 1; Ahlam Ebrahim Ali2, 3; Hassan Yousef4, 5; Somia Alfatih1; Galal Al-Mekhlafi6; Neama Hassan7 | ||
| 1Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Alasala Colleges, King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Rd., Dammam 31483, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 2Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, South Valley University, Qena 83521, Egypt | ||
| 3Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Sphinx University, New Assiut, Egypt | ||
| 4Department of Architecture, College of Engineering, Alasala Colleges, King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Rd., Dammam 31483, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 5Department of Architecture Engineering - Al-Safwa high institute of Engineering, Cairo, Egyp | ||
| 6Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Alasala Colleges, Dammam 32324, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 7Interior Design Department, College of Engineering, Alasala Colleges, Dammam 31483, Saudi Arabia | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Epoxy granite is a composite material that is increasingly being used in high-precision engineering as a replacement for cast iron and steel in machine frames. This composite overcomes the limitations of solid granite and efficiently combines the favorable mechanical properties of both components. The combination of epoxy resin with granite aggregates results in excellent vibration damping, thermal stability, and mechanical performance. This composite has several applications in the mechanical engineering field, including high-precision machine bases, optical equipment, vibration-sensitive instrumentation, medical devices, and precision grinding machines. This review article provides a comprehensive examination of epoxy granite production, mechanical and thermal properties, fracture mechanics, failure mechanisms, and applications in machine element foundations. Through an overview of current studies and industry practices, the article highlights optimization strategies, failure analysis approaches, and case studies that demonstrate the benefits of epoxy granite in high-performance machine tool structures. This article presents a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and manufacturers interested in the design and development of applications with high-performance Epoxy granite composites. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Epoxy granite; composite; failure; machine foundation; machine tool structures | ||
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