Tensile Testing of Cellulose Based Natural Fibers for Structural Composite Applications

By M. Symington, W. M. Banks, David West Opukuro, R. Pethrick. 2009

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Diameter dependence of the apparent tensile modulus of hemp fibres: A morphological, structural or ultrastructural effect? (2012, background): “3 [6-8], their morphology, the structure and composition of the fibres [7,10], maturity of the plant [3], position of the fibre in the plant [10,23,29], preparation of the fibres (retting process and treatments) [11-12], environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) [13-18], and loading histor”
Green composites: A review of material attributes and complementary applications (2014, background): “1) which reduces moisture absorption by the fibre [34].”
Industrial applications of natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites – challenges and opportunities (2018, background): “The proper compliance to the testing standards for determination of these properties can further bring more clarity and could pave way for widespread use of NFPCs in structural applications (Symington et al. 2009).”
Plant Fiber Formation: State of the Art, Recent and Expected Progress, and Open Questions (2012, background): “Three main tensile parameters can be calculated from a load-displacement curve of a fiber loaded to the point of breaking: 1) Young's modulus (E in GPa), 2) the breaking strength (σ in MPa), and 3) the elastic deformation (strain ϵ, in % of the initial dimension of the sample) (eg, Symington et al ”