Characterisation of the Anisotropic Thermoelastic Properties of Natural Fibres for Composite Reinforcement

Fibers

Fiona Gentles¹  James Thomason¹  Liu Yang¹ 

[1] Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Strathclyde, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow G1 1XJ, UK;

关键词: natural fibres;    mechanical performance;    modulus;    thermal expansion;    anisotropy;   

DOI  :  10.3390/fib5040036

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

There has been a substantial increase in the investigation of the potential of natural fibres as a replacement reinforcement in the traditional fibre reinforced polymer composite application. However, many researchers often overlook the anisotropic properties of these fibres, and the estimation of the potential reinforcement performance. A full understanding of the thermoelastic anisotropy of natural fibres is important for realistically predicting their potential performance in composite applications. In this study, the thermoelastic properties of flax and sisal fibres were determined through a combination of experimental measurements and micromechanical modelling. The results confirm the high degree of anisotropy in properties of the flax and sisal fibres. The implications of these results on using natural fibres as an engineering composite reinforcement are discussed.

【 授权许可】

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