Title of article :
Experimental and Numerical Analyses of Alfa/Polyester Composite Under Three-Point Bending
Author/Authors :
Belkacem ، Mokhtar Department of Mechanical Engineering - Faculty of Science and Technology - University of Mustafa Stambouli , Khaldi ، Mokhtar Department of Mechanical Engineering - Faculty of Science and Technology - University of Mustafa Stambouli , Fekih ، Sidi Mohamed LMPM, Department of Mechanical Engineering - University of Sidi Bel Abbes , Bouziane ، Mohammed Mokhtar Department of Mechanical Engineering - University of Sidi Bel Abbes , Zaim ، Abelnour Department of Mechanical Engineering - Faculty of Science and Technology - University of Mustafa Stambouli , Abboub ، Amar Department of Mechanical Engineering - Faculty of Science and Technology - University of Mustafa Stambouli
Abstract :
This study investigated the effects of atmospheric aging through three summer months on the mechanical properties of polyester reinforced with different mass rates of alfa fibers (Stipa Tenacissima). For this purpose, three-point bending tests were performed on pure polyester and polyester /alfa fiber composite specimens. A finite element model of flexural testing was developed to analyze the mechanical behavior of the Alfa/polyester composite. The test results showed that the alfa coarse fibers with 30 wt % were capable of enhancing the mechanical properties of the polyester/alfa composite.
Keywords :
Alfa fibers , Biocomposite , Three , points bending , Atmospheric aging , Finite element analysis
Journal title :
Mechanics of Advanced Composite Structures
Journal title :
Mechanics of Advanced Composite Structures
