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Failure mechanisms of sisal fibres in composites

S. L. Bai, C. M L Wu, Y. W. Mai, H. M. Zeng, R. K Y Li

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    Abstract

    Model specimens, each containing five embedded continuous sisal fibres in an epoxy matrix, were subjected to four-point bending tests. The micro-failure behaviour of sisal fibres was examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Interfacial debonding of both sisal fibre bundle/epoxy matrix and tubular micro-fibre/bonding material was also noted in all embedded fibres. The fibre bundle/matrix interface had a moderate high strength; but the adhesive strength between the micro-tubular fibre and the bonding material appeared to be small.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)13-17
    JournalAdvanced Composites Letters
    Volume8
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1999

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