Developing towards best natural fibre composite for structural applications—a review
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Paper/Presentation Title | Developing towards best natural fibre composite for structural applications—a review |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Rasappagari, Muni R. R. (Author) and Zhuge, Y. (Author) |
Editors | Hong, Hao and Chunwei , Zhang |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges |
Journal Citation | II, pp. 1701-1706 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2017 |
Place of Publication | London, United Kingdom |
ISBN | 9781138029934 |
9781351850216 | |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.crcnetbase.com/doi/abs/10.1201/9781315226460-266 |
Conference/Event | 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM24) |
Event Details | Rank B B B B B B |
Event Details | 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM24) Parent Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials Delivery In person Event Date 06 to end of 09 Dec 2016 Event Location Perth, Australia |
Abstract | Natural Fibre Composites (NFC) are biodegradable, economical, non-corrosive, easier to handle, lighter weight, high strength to weight ratio, high fracture toughness, increased energy efficiency and with good specific mechanical properties and low environmental impact. However, several challenges need to be addressed before NFC can be used for structural applications, such as higher moisture absorption/hydrophilic nature, poor fibre/matrix interface, lower strength, low fire resistance, variation in fibre quality, performance limitations in particular tensile and impact strengths and lower durability. Despite significant innovation and research to overcome these drawbacks, the application of NFC as a structural element is very limited. In this paper, the recent developments on the optimum fibre type, volume of fibre used in matrix, fibre arrangement and orientation, matrix type and manufacturing technique for NFC will be reviewed and compared. The experimental testing results for NFC under bending and tension will also be discussed. A recommendation on optimal NFC for various structural applications will be made. The paper also provides guidelines for future research towards development of optimal NFC for structural applications. |
Keywords | natural fibre composites, structural applications, tensile and flexural properties |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400510. Structural engineering |
401602. Composite and hybrid materials | |
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Byline Affiliations | School of Civil Engineering and Surveying |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3xq0/developing-towards-best-natural-fibre-composite-for-structural-applications-a-review
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