Effect of curing time on physical and mechanical properties of phenolic-treated bamboo strips

Anwar, U. M. K.; Paridah, M. T.; Hamdan, Halimaton; Sapuan, S.M.; Bakar, Edi Suhaimi

doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2008.05.003

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“…The outstanding preferences of natural fibers are low cost, low density, abundantly available and simple recyclability [3][4][5][6][7][8]. Jute/epoxy composite is one of the fiber reinforced composites which holds the all the above properties.…”

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Mechanical Characterization and Finite Element Analysis of Jute-Epoxy Composite

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Abstract. Natural fiber composite materials are such an appropriate material, that replaces synthetic composite materials for many of practical applications where we need high strength and low density. Natural fiber composites combine the technological, ecological and economical aspects. This leads to discovering its vast applications in the aeronautics, automotive, marine and sporting sectors. This paper deals with the study on mechanical characterization (Tensile, Compression and Flexural) of jute/epoxy (JE) polymer composite. The flexural properties of composites are experimentally tested and are simulated in commercially available FEA software. Flexural tested results are in good agreement with FEA results. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis of the failed samples reveals the matrix dominated failure.

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Mechanical Characterization and Finite Element Analysis of Jute-Epoxy Composite

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“…On the other hand, bamboo may also be attacked and destroyed by biodegradation factors [6]. There are several existing procedures to reduce bamboo's moisture absorption, and improve the durability; but in several cases, chemical treatments were used [7][8][9][10], which may make the treated bamboo material less environmental friendly [11,12] and more expensive [5].…”

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A Bamboo Treatment Procedure: Effects on the Durability and Mechanical Performance

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Bamboo is a natural material having a fast reproduction and high mechanical strengths. However, when a bio-based material in general, and bamboo in particular are expected to be a construction material, their sensitivity to moisture and their durability are usually questionable. Indeed, it is well known that these materials do not possess the same performance in the long-term, when compared to industrial materials. Sustainable solutions for the bamboo treatment still need to be investigated. The present study explores the oil-heated treatment with different types of oils, like flax or sunflower oils. The present investigation concentrates on mechanical properties and durability of treated bamboos to assess the effectiveness of these kinds of treatment. First, bamboo specimens were treated to decrease their sensitivity to moisture and improve their durability. Different conditions of treatment were tested: treatment at 100 • C or 180 • C; with flax oil, sunflower oil, or without oil; treatment durations of 1 h, 2 h, or 3 h; and, different cooling methods and cooling durations. Then, mechanical and durability tests were carried out on untreated and treated bamboos: uniaxial compression tests, 3 points bending tests, water immersion tests, and humidity tests. The results showed that some tested treatment methods could increase both the durability and the compressive strength of treated specimens, compared to untreated bamboo. The best results were observed on specimens treated at 180 • C during 1 h or 2 h without oil, and then cooled in 20 • C sunflower oil.

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“…The raw material consists of cellulose fibers embedded in a lignin matrix that is aligned along the length of the bamboo providing maximum tensile and flexural strength and rigidity in that direction (Lakkad and Patel 1981;Rao et al 2010). Recent studies on bamboo (Anwar et al 2009;Jiang et al 2012;Liu et al 2012;Huang et al 2015; have been successfully and comprehensively characterized the tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness properties of bamboo composites.…”

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Fatigue and Fracture Properties of Laminated Bamboo Strips from Gigantochloa scortechinii Polyester Composites

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The fatigue and fracture properties of bamboo fiber composites made of woven layers were investigated. This study utilized a specific type of bamboo species named Gigantochloa scortechinii (Buluh Semantan). In these experiments, unsaturated polyester (UP) and bamboo fiber (BF) strips were prepared through a hand lay-up technique using 3-mm thick aluminum mould. The composite bamboo strips had a thickness of 1.5 mm. The strips were woven together to make a single layer. The layer was then laminated into several thicknesses. The specimens were then characterized using fatigue and fracture tests. A fatigue limit of 30 MPa and fracture toughness of 5 to 8 MPa √ were obtained. These findings suggest that the bamboo strips, based on unsaturated polyester, provided relatively good fatigue and fracture properties and a good method of reinforcing fibers to combat fatigue and fracture failures.

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Effect of curing time on physical and mechanical properties of phenolic-treated bamboo strips

Cited by 86 publications

References 7 publications

Mechanical Characterization and Finite Element Analysis of Jute-Epoxy Composite

Mechanical Characterization and Finite Element Analysis of Jute-Epoxy Composite

A Bamboo Treatment Procedure: Effects on the Durability and Mechanical Performance

Fatigue and Fracture Properties of Laminated Bamboo Strips from Gigantochloa scortechinii Polyester Composites

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