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MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 109, 2017
2017 2nd International Conference on Materials Science and Nanotechnology (ICMSNT 2017) – 2017 2nd International Symposium on Material Science and Technology (ISMST 2017)
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| Article Number | 01003 | |
| Number of page(s) | 7 | |
| Section | Chapter 1: Properties of Engineering Materials | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201710901003 | |
| Published online | 31 May 2017 | |
Impact Strength of Natural Fibre Composites Measured by Different Test Methods: A Review
1 School of Applied Sciences and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
2 School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
a Corresponding author: nava.navaranjan@utb.edu.bn
Different types of impact test methods have been used in recent years to measure the impact resistance of natural fibre composites (NFCs). After reviewing the literature, the impact resistance of flax, hemp, sisal, wood and jute fibre composites that were measured using different test methods have been compared and discussed. It has been learned that the test methods were selected for research interest, industry requirement or availability of test equipment. Each method had its own advantages and limitations. The result from a particular test could be compared but not with the result from other test methods. Most impact test methods were developed for testing ductile-brittle transition of metals. However, each NFC has a different morphology and cannot be comparable to metals in failure mode and energy absorption characteristic during an impact test. A post evaluation of morphology of an NFC sample after an impact test is important to characterise the material.
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