Effect of ageing on the physical and mechanical properties of sisal-fiber-reinforced polyethylene composites

1995 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuruvilla Joseph ◽  
Sabu Thomas ◽  
C. Pavithran
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Sisal Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Polyethylene Composites

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Sisal Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

Fibers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abass Okeola ◽  
Silvester Abuodha ◽  
John Mwero
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Sisal Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Split Tensile Strength

Concrete is a very popular material in the construction industry—it is, however, susceptible to quasi-brittle failure and restricted energy absorption after yielding. The incorporation of short discrete fibers has shown great promise in addressing these shortfalls. A natural fiber such as sisal is renewable, cheap, and easily available. It has also exhibited good tensile strength and can significantly improve the performance of concrete. In this study, the physical and mechanical properties of sisal fiber-reinforced concrete were reported. Sisal fibers were added in the mix at percentages of 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0% by weight of cement. Physical properties measured are workability, water absorption, and density while mechanical properties reported are compression strength, split tensile strength, and static modulus of elasticity. The computed modulus of elasticity of sisal fiber-reinforced concrete was compared with predicted values in some common design codes. From the study, it was concluded that sisal fiber can enhance the split tensile strength and Young’s modulus of concrete but cannot improve its workability, water absorption, and compressive strength.

scholarly journals Preparation of Long Sisal Fiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid Biocomposites with Highly Improved Mechanical Performance

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1124
Author(s):  
Zhifang Liang ◽  
Hongwu Wu ◽  
Ruipu Liu ◽  
Caiquan Wu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Tensile Elongation ◽  
Sisal Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Impact Performance ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Blending Process ◽  
Extension Direction

Green biodegradable plastics have come into focus as an alternative to restricted plastic products. In this paper, continuous long sisal fiber (SF)/polylactic acid (PLA) premixes were prepared by an extrusion-rolling blending process, and then unidirectional continuous long sisal fiber-reinforced PLA composites (LSFCs) were prepared by compression molding to explore the effect of long fiber on the mechanical properties of sisal fiber-reinforced composites. As a comparison, random short sisal fiber-reinforced PLA composites (SSFCs) were prepared by open milling and molding. The experimental results show that continuous long sisal fiber/PLA premixes could be successfully obtained from this pre-blending process. It was found that the presence of long sisal fibers could greatly improve the tensile strength of LSFC material along the fiber extension direction and slightly increase its tensile elongation. Continuous long fibers in LSFCs could greatly participate in supporting the load applied to the composite material. However, when comparing the mechanical properties of the two composite materials, the poor compatibility between the fiber and the matrix made fiber’s reinforcement effect not well reflected in SSFCs. Similarly, the flexural performance and impact performance of LSFCs had been improved considerably versus SSFCs.

Effect of benzoyl treatment on the performance of sugar palm/kenaf fiber-reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites

2021 ◽  
pp. 004051752110432
Author(s):  
S Mohd Izwan ◽  
SM Sapuan ◽  
MYM Zuhri ◽  
AR Muhamed
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Kenaf Fiber ◽  
A Value ◽  
Hydrophobic Behavior ◽  
Sugar Palm Fiber

The main purpose of this work is to investigate the effect of benzoyl treatment on the performance of sugar palm/kenaf fiber-reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites. Water absorption tests were carried out to confirm the effect of benzoylation treatment toward fabricating a more hydrophobic behavior of the hybrid composites. Both treated and untreated composites that have 10 wt.% of fiber loading with three different fiber ratios between sugar palm and kenaf (7:3, 5:5, 3:7) were analyzed. Physical and mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural, and impact strength were determined from this study. Morphological properties were obtained using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was found that the tensile strength of sugar palm/kenaf-reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites was improved with the treatment of benzoyl with a value of 19.41 MPa. In addition, hybrid composite with treated sugar palm and kenaf fiber T-SP3K7 recorded the highest impact and flexural strength of 19.4 MPa and 18.4 MPa, respectively. In addition, SEM demonstrated that surface treatment enhanced the mechanical properties of the hybrid composites. Overall, it can be suggested that benzoyl-treated composites with a higher volume of kenaf fiber than sugar palm fiber will improve the mechanical characteristics of the hybrid composites.

scholarly journals Effect of Temperature and Sisal Fiber Content on the Properties of Plaster of Paris

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.20) ◽  
pp. 205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aqil M. ALmusawi ◽  
Thulfiqar S. Hussein ◽  
Muhaned A. Shallal
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Sisal Fiber ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Plaster Of Paris ◽  
Micro Cracks ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Negative Effect

Recent developments in the production of ecologically friendly building composites have led to a renewed interest in the use of vegetable fibers as a reinforcement element. Traditional pure Plaster of Paris (POP) can suffer from the development of micro-cracks due to thermal expansion. Therefore, sisal fiber was studied for its potential as an ecological element to restrict and delay the development of micro-cracks in POP. Different sisal proportions of 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 wt. % of POP were used to characterize the physical and mechanical properties of POP at the ambient temperature. Then, the effects of temperatures of 25, 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500  were investigated. Results proved that the composite of 10% sisal fiber had the best mechanical properties. Also, when the fiber content was increased, the composite’s performance was enhanced, becoming better able to resist elevated temperatures. However, raising the temperature to 300 or above had a negative effect on the mechanical properties, which were significantly decreased due to the degradation of the sisal fiber. 

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