Innovation of Walker for People with Disabilities using Bamboo Waste and Kenaf Fibers Reinforced Composites

  • Harini Sosiati Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
  • Tri Wahyono Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
  • Ankas Pamasti Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
  • Arif Muhammad Rizky Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
  • Revlyn Himawan Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
  • Yashinta Farahsani Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
  • Sinin Hamdan Departement of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak , Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29062/engagement.v6i2.1150
Keywords: Bamboo waste fiber, kenaf fiber, epoxy, composite, walker, disabilities

Abstract

Bamboo has many benefits from roots to stems and is very easy to obtain in Indonesia. Bamboo is widely used for handicraft products, woven materials, textiles, buildings, and bridges. In addition, bamboo fiber has also been processed into various products to increase its potential and economic value, namely for applications in the field of engineering, including automotive, aircraft, and solar panels. However, the availability of bamboo fiber in Indonesia is not easy to obtain, and bamboo waste from handicraft products is generally only used for fuel. The bamboo waste is combined with natural kenaf fiber and processed into a composite material with an epoxy resin binder through this community service activity. The composite product is then used to innovate the walking aids (walkers) for people with disabilities, namely by adding eating and drinking mats to the walker. The composite material has also been tested for its impact toughness before use. This innovative product is expected to increase user benefits in rural communities.

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Published
2022-11-30
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Sosiati, H., Wahyono, T., Pamasti, A., Rizky, A. M., Himawan, R., Farahsani, Y., & Hamdan, S. (2022). Innovation of Walker for People with Disabilities using Bamboo Waste and Kenaf Fibers Reinforced Composites . Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 6(2), 434 - 443. https://doi.org/10.29062/engagement.v6i2.1150
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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2022): November 2022
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