A Dual-Scale Numerical Model for the Diffusive Behaviour Prediction of Biocomposites Based on Randomly Oriented Fibres

Abstract:

This work aims to present a multi-scale numerical approach based on a 2D finite element model to simulate the diffusive behaviour of biocomposites based on randomly dispersed Diss fibres during ageing in water. So, first of all, the diffusive behaviour of each phase (fibres/matrix) as well as of the biocomposite was determined experimentally. Secondly, the microstructure of the biocomposite was observed by optical microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM), and then regenerated in a Digimat finite element calculation software thanks to its own fibre generator: "Random fibre placement". Finally, the diffusion problem based on Fick's law was solved on the Abaqus finite element calculation software. The results showed an excellent agreement between the experiment and the numerical model. The numerical model has enabled a better understanding of the diffusive behaviour of water within the biocomposite, in particular the effect of the fibre/matrix interface. In terms of durability, the layered structure of this biocomposite has proven to be effective in protecting the plant fibres from hydrothermal transfer, which preserves the durability of the material.

• Periodical: Construction Technologies and Architecture (Volume 1)
• Pages: 584-587
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/CTA.1.584
• Online since: January 2022
• Authors: Mustapha Nouri, Mahfoud Tahlaiti
• Keywords: Biocomposite, Diss Fiber, Durability, Hydrothermal Transfer, Multi-Scale Numerical Approach

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