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Kim L Pickering - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the potential of harakeke Fibre as reinforcement in polymer matrix composites including modelling of Long harakeke Fibre composite strength
Composites Part A-applied Science and Manufacturing, 2015Co-Authors: Kim L PickeringAbstract:Abstract Mechanical properties of aligned Long harakeke Fibre reinforced epoxy with different Fibre contents were evaluated. Addition of Fibre was found to enhance tensile properties of epoxy; tensile strength and Young’s modulus increased with increasing content of harakeke Fibre up to 223 MPa at a Fibre content of 55 wt% and 17 GPa at a Fibre content of 63 wt%, respectively. The flexural strength and flexural modulus increased to a maximum of 223 MPa and 14 GPa, respectively, as the Fibre content increased up to 49 wt% with no further increase with increased Fibre content. The Rule of Mixtures based model for estimating tensile strength of aligned Long Fibre composites was also developed assuming composite failure occurred as a consequence of the fracture of the lowest failure strain Fibres taking account porosity of composites. The model was shown to have good accuracy for predicting the strength of aligned Long Natural Fibre composites.
B Weclawski - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Long Natural Fibre composites
Advanced High Strength Natural Fibre Composites in Construction, 2017Co-Authors: Mizi Fan, B WeclawskiAbstract:Abstract This chapter firstly deals with the production technologies of Long Natural Fibre composites (LNFCs) for construction applications; it contains descriptions of raw materials, manufacturing of Long Natural Fibres and various reinforcements, eg, fabrics, mats, yarns and hybrid systems, and production of LNFCs, eg, compression, vacuum bagging, filament winding and pultrusion. The chapter then discusses physical and mechanical properties of LNFCs under various stress modes. The chapter finally investigates the application of LNFCs for major construction components, eg, 1-D rods, 2-D flat panels, 3-D tubes and I-beams for possible application in construction.
Mizi Fan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Long Natural Fibre composites
Advanced High Strength Natural Fibre Composites in Construction, 2017Co-Authors: Mizi Fan, B WeclawskiAbstract:Abstract This chapter firstly deals with the production technologies of Long Natural Fibre composites (LNFCs) for construction applications; it contains descriptions of raw materials, manufacturing of Long Natural Fibres and various reinforcements, eg, fabrics, mats, yarns and hybrid systems, and production of LNFCs, eg, compression, vacuum bagging, filament winding and pultrusion. The chapter then discusses physical and mechanical properties of LNFCs under various stress modes. The chapter finally investigates the application of LNFCs for major construction components, eg, 1-D rods, 2-D flat panels, 3-D tubes and I-beams for possible application in construction.
James Thomason - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Injection mouldable 'Long' Natural Fibre reinforced polypropylene for automotive applications
2001Co-Authors: James ThomasonAbstract:Paper describing injection mouldable 'Long' Natural Fibre reinforced polypropylene for automotive applications.
Zakiah Ahmad - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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charpy s impact test on co cured in line joint unidirectional kenaf Fibre reinforced plastic composite
2014Co-Authors: Safarina Haslimawaty Hamdan, Anwar Zainal Abidin, Zakiah AhmadAbstract:Synthetic Fibre reinforced polymer has gained popularity due to its good mechanical properties. Apart from synthetic Fibre, Natural Fibre can also be used to reinforce polymer and should be encouraged due to its environment friendly nature, availability and biodegradability. Length of the Natural Fibre is based on the length of the plant itself and is limited (usually 5 ft) compared to synthetic Fibre that can be manufactured to the desired length. Due to the limited length of Natural Fibre, overlapping joint can be an alternative method in order to produce a Long Natural Fibre reinforced polymer composite. Unlike their synthetic reinforced plastic composite counterparts, the fracture behaviour of Natural fiber reinforced plastic composite have hardly been investigated. Therefore this study investigated the effect of overlapping length on the impact toughness. A series of kenaf plastic composites were manufactured using treated and untreated fiber with different lengths of lap joints; 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 mm and a control specimen. Charp’s impact tests were conducted on notched and unnotched samples. Based on the findings it can be concluded that the impact strength is proportionally increases with increasing length of the joint lapping of the kenaf. This indicates that joint lapping of kenaf Fibre is stronger as the lapping length increases.
