Tensile Properties of Epoxy Matrix Reinforced with Fique Fabric

Abstract:

Composite materials are being extensively studied for ballistic armor. Their main advantage is connected to the possibility of deeply reducing weight and costs by maintaining high performances in terms of strength and security. Epoxy composites are reinforced with natural fibers which are replacing other synthetic reinforcement materials. Composites are prepared using polymers as matrix material because of ease of production with different reinforcements. The mechanical strength of the natural fiber reinforced polymer composites has been compared with synthetic fiber reinforced polymer composites and it is found that for achieving equivalent mechanical strength of the material, the volume fraction of the natural fiber should be much higher than synthetic fiber. This work being an experimental study on untreated “as received” fique fabric-reinforced epoxy composites, to demonstrate the potential of this renewable source of natural fiber for use in a number of applications.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1012)
• Pages: 14-19
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.1012.14
• Online since: October 2020
• Authors: Michelle Souza Oliveira*, Fabio da Costa Garcia Filho, Fernanda Santos da Luz, Artur Camposo Pereira, Luana Cristyne da Cruz Demosthenes, Lucio Fabio Cassiano Nascimento, Sergio Neves Monteiro
• Keywords: Epoxy Composites, Fique Fabric, Natural Fiber Composites, Tensile Test

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