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Finite element analysis of mechanical response of cellulosic fiber-reinforced composites.
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International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology . Aug2019, Vol. 103 Issue 9-12, p4671-4680. 10p. 2 Color Photographs, 3 Diagrams, 6 Charts, 5 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- An investigation is carried out on natural cellulosic fibers which have gained interest in the composite field due to their superior specific properties as well as their eco-friendly environment character and biodegradability. A multi-scale finite element (FE) model of natural fiber composite materials is developed. The study is performed for multiple fibers in hexagonal packings with 10, 20, and 30% of fiber mass fractions. The mechanical behavior of the composite, processed by means of hand lay-up method and examined thanks to scanning electron microscopy (SEM), is simulated at macro-scale as well as mesoscopic scale. In particular, the response to tensile and three-point bending test is studied. Linear material properties are obtained by using pure strain assumptions in the implicit analysis of the composite, while the non-linear behavior and viscoelastic parameters require the explicit dynamic analysis. Simulation is performed thanks to ABAQUS finite element software. Comparison of experimental and FEM tensile and three-point bending strength shows very good agreement. From the results, it has been found that the prepared natural fiber composite materials can be used for structural engineering applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02683768
- Volume :
- 103
- Issue :
- 9-12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 137794894
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-019-03838-4