Numerically and Experimentally Studying of Some Mechanical
Properties of The Polyester Matrix Composite Material Reinforced
by Jute Fibers |
This
research focuses on the preparation of polymer matrix composite
material by (hand lay – up) method, where the material
(rectangular beam) was prepared from unsaturated polyester resin
as a matrix reinforced by natural jute fiber with different
volume fraction (3%, 4%, 5%, 6%). Numerical studies by using
finite element method (Ansys 11 package) to study the effect of
selected volume fractions of jute fibers on the bending
properties. Results of this experimental research indicate that
increasing the volume fraction of jute fibers lead to increase
bending modulus of elasticity. The values of flexural strength
and shear stress increase with the increase of jute fibers
volume fraction while the values of deflection and maximum
strain decreases for both experimental and numerical studies. |
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