Abstract
The mechanical properties of a biodegradable composite material made with Colombian coconut fibers were studied. The study was carried out considering a random distribution of fibers within the composite material for three fiber/matrix compositions (10, 20 and 30) in weight-to-weight percentage. Each of these was subjected to tensile tests to evaluate the effect of the fibers in each composition, taking into account the mechanical properties of ultimate tensile strength and elastic modulus that allow selecting the composition of greater rigidity and subsequently evaluating its properties under the effects of compression forces. The results obtained show that the more rigid composite material corresponds to the fiber/matrix 20 percent composition, which presented a tensile strength of 13.83 MPa and an elastic modulus of 924.46 MPa comparable with those reported in the literature. This composition is the most fragile with a percentage of elongation is 2.27% and with low tenacity to withstand impact efforts. Finally, the behavior of the more rigid material was compared with the mechanics of Ramberg-Osgood and Hollomon, the latter being the most adjusted allowing to predict the properties of this type of materials. The results obtained expand the uses of Colombian coconut fibers as a biodegradable composite.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
