Mechanical properties of henequen fibre/epoxy resin composites

By using surface-treated and untreated henequen fibres and an epoxy resin, composites were made by compression moulding, and their mechanical properties and failure modes were determined experimentally in tension, bending, and impact loading. The results obtained show that the treatment of fibre sur...

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Published in:Mechanics of composite materials 2009-07, Vol.45 (4), p.435-442
Main Authors: Gonzalez-Murillo, C., Ansell, M. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bending
Bonding
Ceramics
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemistry and Materials Science
Classical Mechanics
Composites
Epoxy resins
Fibers
Fibre
Fibres
Glass
Materials Science
Mechanical properties
Natural Materials
Polymer matrix composites
Solid Mechanics
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Summary:By using surface-treated and untreated henequen fibres and an epoxy resin, composites were made by compression moulding, and their mechanical properties and failure modes were determined experimentally in tension, bending, and impact loading. The results obtained show that the treatment of fibre surface does not improve the bond between the fibres and the resin matrix, and the general mechanical properties of the composites are similar.
ISSN:0191-5665
1573-8922
DOI:10.1007/s11029-009-9089-2