Predicting the tensile strength of natural fibre reinforced thermoplastics

Facca, Angelo G.; Kortschot, Mark T.; Yan, Ning

doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2006.12.018

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“…was depicted in Figure 5 [10]. The trends of all the curves for Figure 5 were more or less the same as, i.e.…”

Section: Tensile Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 67%

“…The tensile strengths of rice hull fibres reinforced HDPE composites were shown in Figure 3 [10]; the behaviour of the curve was more or less the same as those found in 20-mesh hardwood but it has a maximum tensile strength at 5% by volume of fibre content [10]. The tensile strengths decreased with increasing particulate loading slightly [10]. Figure 5 showed the Young's modulus of 20-mesh hardwood, 40-mesh hardwood, flax and rice hull fibre reinforced HDPE composites with varying percentage by volume of fiber loading.…”

Section: Tensile Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…All of the above-mentioned parameters are available from literature to predict the tensile strength of HDPE reinforced with a variety of natural fibers (hemp, hardwood flour and rice hulls) and synthetic (E-glass) fibers [10].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Facca et al exploited a micromechanical model which was a semi-empirical modification of the rule of mixtures (ROM) strength equation [10]:…”

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A review on the tensile properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites

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Pattarachaiyakoop

et al. 2011

Composites Part B: Engineering

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This paper is a review on the tensile properties of natural fibre reinforced polymer composites. Natural fibres have recently become attractive to researchers, engineers and scientists as an alternative reinforcement for fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Due to their low cost, fairly good mechanical properties, high specific strength, non-abrasive, eco-friendly and bio-degradability characteristics, they are exploited as a replacement for the conventional fibre, such as glass, aramid and carbon. The tensile properties of natural fibre reinforce polymers (both thermoplastics and thermosets) are mainly influenced by the interfacial adhesion between the matrix and the fibres. Several chemical modifications are employed to improve the interfacial matrix-fibre bonding resulting in the enhacement of tensile properties of the composites. In general, the tensile strengths of the natural fibre reinforced polymer composites increase with fibre content, up to a maximum or optimum value, the value will then drop. However, the Young's modulus of the natural fibre reinforced polymer composites increase with increasing fibre loading.Khoathane et al. [1] found that the tensile strength and Young's modulus of composites reinforced with bleached hemp fibers increased incredibly with increasing fiber loading. Mathematical modelling was also mentioned. It was discovered that the rule of mixture (ROM) predicted and experimental tensile strength of different natural fibres reinforced HDPE composites were very close to each other. Halpin-Tsai equation was found to be the most effective equation in predicting the Young's modulus of composites containing different types of natural fibers.

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“…was depicted in Figure 5 [10]. The trends of all the curves for Figure 5 were more or less the same as, i.e.…”

Section: Tensile Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 67%

Section: Tensile Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Mathematical Modelingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Facca et al exploited a micromechanical model which was a semi-empirical modification of the rule of mixtures (ROM) strength equation [10]:…”

Section: Mathematical Modelingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A review on the tensile properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites

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“…It became known to commerce as sisal or "sisal hemp" [5]. The origin of sisal plant is Central America, but today the sisal plant also exists in East Africa, Mexico, Haiti, Brazil and in other regions of South America.…”

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Experimental Testing of Composite Panels Reinforced with Cotton Fibers

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2012

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A research project has been carried out at the National Technical University of Athens, Greece, to develop composite panels reinforced with cotton fibers. The primary aim of the project is to examine the mechanical properties of such panels for use in secondary structural members such as wall or door systems. The use of natural fibers such as cotton, flax or sisal fibers has the primary advantage of being eco-friendly, low cost and low weight compared to glass fibers on the expense of lower structural properties. This paper presents results from experimental work on composite plates made from polyester resin reinforced with cotton fibers, with special attention given to the effect of the fiber type on the structural properties of the plates. The results from this study showed that the structural performance of cotton fiber composites is satisfactory for structural parts with low requirements, such as wall panels or doors. The present results for cotton fiber composites are also compared to testing results from previous studies on composites with flax/sisal fibers.

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Analysis of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of A Biobased Composite with Sisal Powder

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Santos

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Biobased Composites

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Predicting the tensile strength of natural fibre reinforced thermoplastics

Cited by 145 publications

References 17 publications

A review on the tensile properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites

A review on the tensile properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites

Experimental Testing of Composite Panels Reinforced with Cotton Fibers

Analysis of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of A Biobased Composite with Sisal Powder

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