| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T21: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Development of Light Weight Alloys and Composites
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| Presentation Title |
Tensile Properties of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Continuous Mixed Natural Fibers |
| Author(s) |
Frederico Muylaert Margem, Niander Aguiar, Fernanda Rangel, Joćo Dornelas |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Frederico Muylaert Margem |
| Abstract Scope |
The tensile properties of DGEBA/TETA epoxy matrix composites reinforced with different amounts of mixed natural fibers were evaluated. Composites reinforced with up to 30% in volume of long, continuous and aligned mixed natural fibers were tested in an Instron machine at room temperature. The fracture was analyzed by SEM. This one revealed a weak fiber/matrix interface, which could be responsible for the performance of some properties. The results showed significant changes in the mechanical properties with the amount of mixed natural fibers. |