Estimation of the elastic anisotropy of sisal fibres by an inverse method

This paper is concerned with an inverse method for the characterization of the elastic anisotropy of plant fibres. A good knowledge of the properties of composites reinforced with these fibres is essential for the safe design of the related structures. In this work, experimentation and analytical mo...

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Published in:Journal of materials science 2008-09, Vol.43 (18), p.6206-6213
Main Authors: Ntenga, R., Béakou, A., Atangana Atéba, J., Ayina Ohandja, L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anisotropy
Applied sciences
Axial stress
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Classical Mechanics
Composite materials
Crystallography and Scattering Methods
Elastic anisotropy
Elastic properties
Exact sciences and technology
Experimentation
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Inverse method
Laminates
Materials Science
Optimization
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Polymer Sciences
Sisal
Solid Mechanics
Stiffness
Technology of polymers
Tensile tests
Vegetable fibers
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Summary:This paper is concerned with an inverse method for the characterization of the elastic anisotropy of plant fibres. A good knowledge of the properties of composites reinforced with these fibres is essential for the safe design of the related structures. In this work, experimentation and analytical modelling were thoroughly combined to optimize the determination of plant fibre properties from their related composites. The experimental work focused on the manufacture and characterization of unidirectional (UD) sisal/epoxy composites. Tensile tests were performed to measure the axial and off-axes stiffness of these composites. Tests' data were eventualy used in an optimization process based on a micromechanical model to estimate the fibres’ elastic constants. Sisal fibres used herein exhibited a high degree of elastic anisotropy.
ISSN:0022-2461
1573-4803
DOI:10.1007/s10853-008-2925-2