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MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 78, 2016
2nd International Conference on Green Design and Manufacture 2016 (IConGDM 2016)
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Article Number | 01022 | |
Number of page(s) | 6 | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20167801022 | |
Published online | 07 October 2016 |
Notched Strength of Woven Fabric Kenaf Composite Plates with Different Stacking Sequences and Hole Sizes
Department of Structures and Materials Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
* Corresponding author: hilton@uthm.edu.my
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.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2016
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