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Experimental and Numerical Modeling of Hemp–Polyester Composites

Chethan, DS and Venkatesh, GS and Srinivas, Gunti Ranga and Vinod Kumar, CS (2017) Experimental and Numerical Modeling of Hemp–Polyester Composites. [Book Chapter]

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3115-1_30

Abstract

In this study, hemp-polyester composites were prepared with two volume fraction of hemp fibers and characterization for tensile properties. The mechanical characterization provided the quantitative insights into the elasto-plastic behavior of hemp-polyester composites. Young's modulus, yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and failure strain were obtained by testing the specimens in a uniaxial testing machine. Tensile strength and modulus of the composites were superior in the composites with higher volume fraction of hemp. The numerical modeling was then performed to simulate the constitutive behavior through out nonlinear range of hemp-polyester composite and study the effect of volume fraction of fibers/matrix on mechanical properties. Finite element model calibration was done to establish the validity of the modeling procedures and accuracy of prediction by comparing the numerical results with experimentally determined results. Understanding the elasto-plastic behavior through experimental and numerical simulations is considered to be a more viable tool for analyzing products made of hemp-polyester composites for possible use in automotive and other industrial applications in advanced simulations.

Item Type: Book Chapter
Publisher: Springer
Additional Information: The copyright of this article belongs to the Springer.
Keywords: Composites; Finite element analysis; Hemp; Hemp-polyester composites; Numerical modeling
Department/Centre: Division of Mechanical Sciences > Centre for Product Design & Manufacturing
Date Deposited: 25 May 2022 11:19
Last Modified: 25 May 2022 11:19
URI: https://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/72633

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