About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Natural Fibers and Biocomposites
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| Presentation Title |
Characterization and FEM orthotropic modeling of hemp fiber reinforced epoxy matrix composite material. |
| Author(s) |
Edisson Ordonez, Henry Colorado, Wilfredo Montealegre |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Edisson Ordonez |
| Abstract Scope |
This study explored the finite element modeling of a composite material made from epoxy resin and long hemp fibers arranged in a unidirectional orientation. Two methods were analyzed to estimate their mechanical properties: the law of mixtures method and the Mori-Tanaka method. These methods were used to calculate parameters such as elastic modulus, and shear strength, Poisson ratio, longitudinally and transversely. The result was a stiffness matrix that can be implemented in finite element software, in this case COMSOL, to simulate the composite under equivalent impact loads. This methodology not only demonstrated the viability of hemp as a natural reinforcement but also paves the way for research into other plant fibers in future developments. This work provides a method for future work with other types of natural fibers, which, due to their variable properties, make modeling with computational methods quite difficult. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Composites, Characterization, Modeling and Simulation |