Notched strength of woven fabric kenaf composite plates with different stacking sequences and hole sizes

Romayne, Anders Hans and Ahmad, Hilton (2016) Notched strength of woven fabric kenaf composite plates with different stacking sequences and hole sizes. MATEC Web of Conferences, 78. pp. 1-6. ISSN 2261-236X

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20167801022

Abstract

Advantages of using kenaf fibres over synthetic fibres in composites manufacturing are relatively cheap, less abrasive and hazardous during handling, and renewable materials. Current work investigates parametric effects on notched strength of woven fabric kenaf polymer composites plates with variation of lay-up types, notch sizes and plate thickness. Testing coupons are prepared using hand lay-up technique and circular notch were drilled prior to mechanical testing. Stress concentration at the notch edge promotes micro-damage event as tensile loading was applied leading to crack initiation and propagations across the plate width. It is suggested that woven fabric kenaf polymer composites are potentially used in low and medium load bearing applications.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA401-492 Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
Divisions:	Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment > Department of Civil Engineering : Building and Construction Engineering
Depositing User:	Mrs. Nur Nadia Md. Jurimi
Date Deposited:	06 Jan 2022 07:48
Last Modified:	06 Jan 2022 07:48
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/5244

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