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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 13-17 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Advanced Composites Letters |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
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