Simulation of flexural stresses on layered natural fibre/epoxy composite beams

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Biobased fibre reinforcements (hemp, jute, flax) derived from agricultural waste and forestry are increasing its potential towards advanced composites promoting environmental benefits and thermal recycling (including a reduction in CO2 emissions and the fossil fuel depletion). Currently, there is a growing interest of natural fibres due to its lower density, and higher modulus-to-density
ratios compared to glass and carbon fibre reinforcements. The present work was intended to understand how the flax fibre layups and oreintation affect the behavior of laminated composites in bending. Unidirectional [0]2S, cross-ply [0/90]S, and angle-ply [+45/-45]S laminates made up of flax fibre reinforced epoxy composites are considered to study flexural stresses and mid-span
deflections. Basic principles of the classical beam theory (CBT) are applied for obtaining analytical solutions, which were also compared with the finite element simulation results.

Keywords

  • Natural fibre, Epoxy, Flexural Loads, Cross/Angle-ply, Classical Beam Theory, FE analysis
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPROCEEDINGS OF THE 4th BRAZILIAN CONFERENCE ON COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Place of PublicationJuly 2018
Pages898-906
Number of pages9
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2018
Event4th Brazilian Conference on Composite Materials - Pontifical Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 22 Jul 201826 Jul 2018
https://doi.org/10.21452/bccm4.2018.14.03
https://doi.org/10.21452/bccm4.2018.16.05

Conference

Conference4th Brazilian Conference on Composite Materials
Abbreviated titleBCCM2018
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityRio de Janeiro
Period22/07/1826/07/18
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