Performance of Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Composites: Mechanical Properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 284-293
Author(s):  
Norliana Bakar ◽  
Siew Choo Chin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Vinyl Ester ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Volume Fractions

Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) made from synthetic fiber had been widely used for strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures in the past decades. Due to its high cost, detrimental to the environment and human health, natural fiber composites becoming the current alternatives towards a green and environmental friendly material. This paper presents an investigation on the mechanical properties of bamboo fiber reinforced composite (BFRC) with different types of resins. The BFRC specimens were prepared by hand lay-up method using epoxy and vinyl-ester resins. Bamboo fiber volume fractions, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% and 50% was experimentally investigated by conducting tensile and flexural test, respectively. Results showed that the tensile and flexural strength of bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composite (BFREC) was 63.2% greater than the bamboo fiber reinforced vinyl-ester composite (BFRVC). It was found that 45% of bamboo fiber volume fraction on BFREC exhibited the highest tensile strength compared to other BFRECs. Meanwhile, 40% bamboo fiber volume fraction of BFRVC showed the highest tensile strength between bamboo fiber volume fractions for BFRC using vinyl-ester resin. Studies showed that epoxy-based BFRC exhibited excellent results compared to the vinyl-ester-based composite. Further studies are required on using BFRC epoxy-based composite in various structural applications and strengthening purposes.

EVALUATION OF COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF SYNTHETIC FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saman Hedjazi ◽  
Daniel Castillo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Synthetic Fibers

This paper evaluates the effect of discrete fibers in concrete on the pulse velocity and mechanical properties of FRC. Two different type of synthetic fibers consisting of Polypropylene and Nylon were investigated. The effect of concrete mix proportions such as types of fiber, volume fraction of fiber, water-to-cement ratio (w/c), and curing conditions were examined. An experimental program was designed and conducted on 100 mm x 200 mm cylindrical specimens to evaluate the properties of FRC. The compressive strength obtained from the Compression Test Machine (CTM) was compared to those calculated from UPV. The difference between two types of synthetic fibers on concrete properties were investigated. Results show that the highest compressive strength of Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Concrete (PFRC) was achieved at 0.5% fiber volume fraction, whereas for Nylon Fiber Reinforced Concrete (NFRC) the highest compressive strength was obtained at 1.0% fiber volume fraction. Additionally, results show that the available equations relating UPV to compressive strength of concrete need modifications when used for different fibers. Therefore, either new or modified empirical equations are needed for better estimation of mechanical properties of FRC.

scholarly journals Tensile Behavior Characteristics of High-Performance Slurry-Infiltrated Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composite with Respect to Fiber Volume Fraction

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 3335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seungwon Kim ◽  
Dong Joo Kim ◽  
Sung-Wook Kim ◽  
Cheolwoo Park
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Energy Absorption Capacity ◽  
Direct Tensile ◽  
Direct Tensile Strength

Concrete has high compressive strength, but low tensile strength, bending strength, toughness, low resistance to cracking, and brittle fracture characteristics. To overcome these problems, fiber-reinforced concrete, in which the strength of concrete is improved by inserting fibers, is being used. Recently, high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCCs) have been extensively researched. The disadvantages of conventional concrete such as low tensile stress, strain capacity, and energy absorption capacity, have been overcome using HPFRCCs, but they have a weakness in that the fiber reinforcement has only 2% fiber volume fraction. In this study, slurry infiltrated fiber reinforced cementitious composites (SIFRCCs), which can maximize the fiber volume fraction (up to 8%), was developed, and an experimental study on the tensile behavior of SIFRCCs with varying fiber volume fractions (4%, 5%, and 6%) was carried out through direct tensile tests. The results showed that the specimen with high fiber volume fraction exhibited high direct tensile strength and improved brittleness. As per the results, the direct tensile strength is approximately 15.5 MPa, and the energy absorption capacity was excellent. Furthermore, the bridging effect of steel fibers induced strain hardening behavior and multiple cracks, which increased the direct tensile strength and energy absorption capacity.

Effect of fiber prestressing on mechanical properties of glass fiber epoxy composites manufactured by vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Mohamed ◽  
Mohamed M Selim ◽  
Haibin Ning ◽  
Selvum Pillay
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Fiber Waviness ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

The mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced polymer composites depend on several aspects such as the characteristics of constituents, fiber volume fraction, and manufacturing techniques. Fiber prestressing is considered a very attractive manufacturing technique that can be used to produce fiber-reinforced polymer composites with high mechanical properties. This technique has the potential to eliminate or reduce some manufacturing problems like fiber waviness. In the present study, a new approach was used to prepare prestressed fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Unidirectional E-glass fiber-stitched mats were impregnated with epoxy matrix through vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding process. Once the infusion was done, a pre-calculated tensile force was applied to the fiber mats through a hydraulic tensile machine. The impregnated fiber mats were left under tension and vacuum during curing of the epoxy matrix (24 h). Five prestressed samples were prepared by using five different prestressing levels 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 MPa. In addition, non-prestressed (control) sample was prepared for the purpose of comparison. The influence of fiber prestressing on fiber waviness, fiber volume fraction, and void content was investigated. Flexural, tensile, and compression tests were performed to observe the effect of fiber prestressing on the mechanical properties. The results have shown the success of this new approach in producing prestressed fiber-reinforced polymer composites with high mechanical properties comparing to non-prestressed composites. The microstructure analysis has shown dramatical reduction in fiber waviness for the prestressed samples over control sample. All prestressed samples have shown higher fiber volume fraction and lower void content comparing to the control sample. Also the results have shown as the prestressing level increases, fiber volume fraction increase and void content decreases. Prestressing levels of 40 and 60 MPa were found to be the best candidates, they have led to an increase in tensile strength, compressive strength, and flexural strength by 24.2%, 72.5%, 28% and 28.6%, 100.4%, 26.1%, respectively, comparing to the non-prestressed sample. Ease of implementation and promising results of this new approach would attract the attention toward it. Automotive industry is one potential nominee to apply this approach during manufacturing of fiber-reinforced polymer leaf spring.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation on the Quasi-Static Tensile Capacity of Engineered Cementitious Composites Reinforced with Steel Grid and Fibers

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 2666
Author(s):  
Li ◽  
Liu ◽  
Wu ◽  
Wu ◽  
Wu
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Ultimate Tensile Strength ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Kevlar Fiber ◽  
Static Tensile ◽  
Pva Fiber

An engineered cementitious composite (ECC) was reinforced with a steel grid and fibers to improve its tensile strength and ductility. A series of tensile tests have been carried out to investigate the quasi-static tensile capacity of the reinforced ECC. The quasi-static tensile capacities of reinforced ECCs with different numbers of steel-grid layers, types of fibers (Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber, KEVLAR fiber, and polyethylene (PE) fiber), and volume fractions of fibers have been tested and compared. It is indicated by the test results that: (1) On the whole, the steel grid-PVA fiber and steel grid-KEVLAR fiber reinforced ECCs have high tensile strength and considerable energy dissipation performance, while the steel grid-PE fiber reinforced ECC exhibits excellent ductility. (2) The ultimate tensile strength of the reinforced ECC can be improved by the addition of steel grids. The maximal peak tensile stress increase is about 50–95% or 140–190% by adding one layer or two layers of steel grid, respectively. (3) The ultimate tensile strength of the reinforced ECC can be enhanced with the increase of fiber volume fraction. For a certain kind of fiber, a volume fraction between 1.5% and 2% grants the reinforced ECC the best tensile strength. Near the ultimate loading point, the reinforced ECC exhibits strain hardening behavior, and its peak tensile stress increases considerably. The energy dissipation performance of the reinforced ECC can also be remarkably enhanced by such an increase in fiber volume fraction. (4) The ductility of the steel grid-PVA fiber reinforced ECC can be improved by the addition of steel grids and the increase of fiber volume fraction. The ductility of the steel grid-KEVLAR fiber reinforced ECC can be improved by the addition of steel grids alone. The ductility and energy dissipation performance of the steel grid-PE fiber reinforced ECC can be improved with the increase of fiber volume fraction alone. A mechanical model for the quasi-static initial and ultimate tensile strength of the steel grid-fiber reinforced ECC is proposed. The model is validated by the test data from the quasi-static tension experiments on the steel grid-PE fiber reinforced ECC.

scholarly journals Variation of the Mechanical Properties for Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites with Different Weight Ratio of Ziziphus Nummularia’s (Ber) Fibers

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 5393-5397
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Young Modulus ◽  
Fiber Volume

In the present era, Natural fibers are favored for the formation of composites due to their low density, high strength, biodegradability, easy production, low carbon foot, environment friendly nature in comparison of synthetic fibers. This Paper deals with NFRC made from natural fibers obtained from the plants of arid region of Western Rajasthan on which a few researchers are focusing. This paper discuss on the extraction process of fiber from the ber’s stems, manufacturing of composites by using epoxy resin & ber’s fibers then testing of its mechanical properties e.g. tensile strength, young modulus, yield strength , and percentage elongation. Six Sample were made having weight ratio - 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.45, & 0. 6. Dog bone samples were prepared according to the ASTM D638 (Type IV) standard. Tensile strength varies from 12.19 MPa to 25 MPa, while young modulus varies from 1.4GPa to 2.9GPa for different weight ratios. Yield strength varies from 10.77 MPa to 21.16 MPa. Percentage of Elongation varies from 1 to 3%. These results shows that ber’s stems can be used for fiber extraction to manufacture composites materials & for better mechanical properties minimum fiber volume fraction percentage is 13% and maximum fiber fraction is 31%.This data can be used further when optimum value of fiber volume fraction is required to form composites from ber’s fibers.

Mechanical Properties of Interface Layers in SiC/TiAl Composite

2021 ◽  
Vol 1016 ◽  
pp. 151-155
Author(s):  
Keizo Hashimoto ◽  
Jiang Jin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Shear Stress ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Sic Fiber ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Interface Layers ◽  
Properties Of Composites

Although metal matrix composites (MMC) for the high temperature structural material have been investigated extensively for many years, applications of MMC have been still limited. Among many combinations between the ceramic fibers and the matrix materials, combination of SiC fiber and TiAl based intermetallic compounds has been expected to be one of the best combination, since both SiC fiber and TiAl have demonstrated the capabilities of the low density heat resistant materials. SiC fiber reinforced TiAl composites have been successfully fabricated using hot press method. Optimum temperature and pressure have been determined. SiC/TiAl composite having relatively low fiber volume fraction shows nearly an ideal elastic property applying the law of mixture. Effects of interface layers on the mechanical properties of composites have been studied in detail. Micro-indentation on a single fiber was carried out to examine the pull out strength of SiC fiber quantitatively. Estimated shear stress on the interface was 145-195MPa, those values are quite reasonable since the tensile strength of TiAl matrix was 420MPa and the maximum shear stress would be the half of tensile strength according to Schmid law. Three-point bending tests have been carried out to evaluate the mechanical properties of composites. Fiber volume fraction 8.9% specimen shows ideal bending stiffness compare with the calculated values based on the low of mixture. Reaction layers and the interface between SiC fiber and TiAl have been analyzed by SEM-EDS and XRD. At least two or more reaction layers have been identified. These reaction layers can be explained based on the Si-Ti-C ternary equilibrium phase diagram at 1373K. Optimum conditions of interface structure will be discussed

The tensile properties of weft-knitted biaxial tubular fabrics and reinforced composites

2021 ◽  
pp. 004051752110648
Author(s):  
Mengmeng Zhou ◽  
Gaoming Jiang ◽  
Zhe Gao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Deformation Behavior ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Infusion Technique

Weft-knitted biaxial tubular (WKBT) fabrics have been infiltrated via a resin film infusion technique to fabricate reinforced composites. To understand the mechanical properties of WKBT fabrics and the reinforced composites, the strength efficiency of insertion yarns and insertion fiber volume fraction are used to evaluate the tensile strength. The tensile properties of WKBT fabrics and the reinforced composites are studied in the 0° and 90° directions. The results show that both have two failure stages. The first stage is the fracture of insertion yarns which provide the main tensile strength, and the second stage is the fracture of stitch yarns which have significant effect on the tensile strength of WKBT fabrics and the reinforced composites. It is observed that the deformation behavior and failure mechanism of WKBT fabric reinforced composites are closely related to the structure of WKBT fabric, which can be used to predict the failure mode and morphology of WKBT fabric reinforced composites.

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