Weibull analysis of microbond shear strength at sisal fibre-polyester resin interfaces

dc.contributor.authorTowo, Arnold
dc.contributor.authorAnsell, Martin P.
dc.contributor.authorPastor, M-L
dc.contributor.authorPackham, D
dc.date.accessioned2019-02-14T11:37:30Z
dc.date.available2019-02-14T11:37:30Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.description.abstractAn analysis has been made of the tensile strength of sisal fibres and the interfacial adhesion between fibres and polyester resin droplets. Density and microscopy methods were used to determine the cross-sectional area of the sisal fibres. The average tensile strength of treated sisal fibres decreased by a modest amount following treatment with 0.06 M NaOH. However, this treatment resulted in a substantial increase in the interfacial shear strength at the sisal fibre to polyester resin interface. Weibull analysis has been used successfully to analyse variability in tensile strengths and interfacial shear strength using probability of failure plots. Scanning electron microscopy has revealed the shape of resin droplets on the surface of treated and untreated sisal fibres and contact angles are much lower for droplets on treated fibres. Damage to the surface of fibres has been examined following shear testing. Weibull analysis is an effective tool for characterising highly variable fibre properties and evaluating the level of adhesion between polymer resin and the fibre surface.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipCommonwealth Scholarship Planen_US
dc.identifier.citationTowo, A. N., Ansell, M. P., Pastor, M-L., & Packham, D. E. (2005). Weibull analysis of microbond shear strength at sisal fibre-polyester resin interfaces. Composite Interfaces, 12(1-2), 77-93en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1163/1568554053542142
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/5034
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherVSPen_US
dc.subjectShear strength, Scanning electron microscopy, Interfaces (materials), Resins,Polyesters,Natural fibers, Tensile strength, Adhesionen_US
dc.titleWeibull analysis of microbond shear strength at sisal fibre-polyester resin interfacesen_US
dc.typeJournal Article, Peer Revieweden_US
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