Numerical Simulation of Composite Hemp Fibers Behavior for Aircraft Application

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Hemp fibres are using as reinforcement for compounds based on polymer in different industrial manufacturing (aerospace and automotive) for their interesting mechanical and ecological properties. The hemp fibres present a non-constant cross section and complex geometry that can have a high effect on their mechanical properties. In this study, a micro-traction test coupled with a numerical imaging treatment and a finite elements method are used. The mechanical tensile test allows to determinate the evolution of the traction load in function of the displacement until the fibre crack. The used fiber are incorporate in plastic material is order to obtained PP/hemp reinforcement composite part. Static and dynamic tests are proposed in order to study trhe behaviour of green material subjected to tensile load.

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