About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2022 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials 2022
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Presentation Title |
L-31: Mechanical Analysis of Tensile Strength of PALF Reinforced Epoxy Composite |
Author(s) |
Pamela Pinto Neves, Lucio Fabio Nascimento, Sergio Monteiro, Wendell Bruno Almeida Bezerra, Benjamin Lazarus |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Benjamin Lazarus |
Abstract Scope |
In replacement of synthetic fibers, natural lignocellulosic fibers are used as reinforcement in polymeric matrix composites, standing out as a promising reinforcement due to a series of characteristic benefits of its material. Pineapple leaf fibers (PALF) were chosen as reinforcement for the evaluation of mechanical properties in the present study in order to characterize the epoxy matrix composites. The specimens were evaluated through the tensile test containing volume fractions of 10, 20 and 30% of PALF continuous and aligned in unidirectional and bidirectional configurations. With the results obtained through the mechanical tensile test, it was possible to observe the variation in strength and modulus of elasticity as a function of the added fiber content and the configuration used. Statistical analysis of these results using the ANOVA method allowed for verification of their reliability, significance and equality. The properties found enable its use in different applications, including ballistic use. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
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