4. Natural fiber-based biocomposites: Effect of orientation on mechanical properties
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Fatima-Zahra Semlali Aouragh Hassani
Abstract
Recently, natural fibers are attracting considerable interest because of their various advantages (low cost, low density, biodegradability, availability, etc.). In addition, their coupling with the thermoplastic matrix significantly improves the performance of the materials in terms of weight, stability, strength, and durability. However, the mechanical properties of the final product depend largely on the adjustment of the fiber-orientation field during processing. In this context, this chapter deals with the study of the fiber-orientation prediction using Jeffrey and Folgar-Tucker descriptions and their effect on composite mechanical properties by evoking several models (Voigt, Reuss, Halpin-Tsai, Hashin and Shtrikman, Hirsch and Tsai Pagano).
Abstract
Recently, natural fibers are attracting considerable interest because of their various advantages (low cost, low density, biodegradability, availability, etc.). In addition, their coupling with the thermoplastic matrix significantly improves the performance of the materials in terms of weight, stability, strength, and durability. However, the mechanical properties of the final product depend largely on the adjustment of the fiber-orientation field during processing. In this context, this chapter deals with the study of the fiber-orientation prediction using Jeffrey and Folgar-Tucker descriptions and their effect on composite mechanical properties by evoking several models (Voigt, Reuss, Halpin-Tsai, Hashin and Shtrikman, Hirsch and Tsai Pagano).
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents XI
- List of contributors XIII
- Editors’ biographies XVII
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Part I: Introduction and Material
- 1. An insight into plant-based biodegradable composites 3
- 2. Corn (maize) – its fibers, polymers, composites, and applications: A review 13
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Part II: Manufacturing and Properties
- 3. Production of biodegradable composites from agricultural waste: A review 39
- 4. Natural fiber-based biocomposites: Effect of orientation on mechanical properties 49
- 5. Mechanical properties of bamboo yarn: A biodegradable composite material for structural works 81
- 6. Aggrandized flexural properties of assorted natural biological materials 111
- 7. Hygrothermoelastic behaviour Natural fibers based composites: Mechanisms and formalism 141
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Part III: Machining and Application
- 8. Influence of drilling parameters on the thrust force and mechanical properties of biodegradable particleboard composite panels: A review 167
- 9. A numerical study of rotating functionally graded annular fin 183
- Index 193
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents XI
- List of contributors XIII
- Editors’ biographies XVII
-
Part I: Introduction and Material
- 1. An insight into plant-based biodegradable composites 3
- 2. Corn (maize) – its fibers, polymers, composites, and applications: A review 13
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Part II: Manufacturing and Properties
- 3. Production of biodegradable composites from agricultural waste: A review 39
- 4. Natural fiber-based biocomposites: Effect of orientation on mechanical properties 49
- 5. Mechanical properties of bamboo yarn: A biodegradable composite material for structural works 81
- 6. Aggrandized flexural properties of assorted natural biological materials 111
- 7. Hygrothermoelastic behaviour Natural fibers based composites: Mechanisms and formalism 141
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Part III: Machining and Application
- 8. Influence of drilling parameters on the thrust force and mechanical properties of biodegradable particleboard composite panels: A review 167
- 9. A numerical study of rotating functionally graded annular fin 183
- Index 193
