Mechanical Properties of Composites Reinforced with Textile

Abstract

The needs of environmental protection led to the introduction of composites based on the use of plastics reinforced with biodegradable materials or other easily accessible materials. The overall purpose of the research was to experimentally investigate the possibilities of using some accessible reinforcement materials. Textile based on plants fibers and glass fibers were used as reinforcement materials, while the matrix was a polymer type material. An empirical mathematical model was proposed to highlight the effect of the number of glass fiber reinforcements on the tensile strength. The determined mathematical empirical model and graphical representations highlight how the number of glass fiber reinforcements affects the modulus of elasticity of the composite materials.

Wool and Leather Waste Materials with Thermo-Insulating Properties

“…Recycling organic waste from preliminary operations in wool processing industry, aims to use the resulting by-products in areas as diverse as agriculture, cosmetics, building materials, biomaterials, etc [1][2][3].…”