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Flexural Mechanical Characterization of Polyester Composites Reinforced with Jute Fabric

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Abstract

Jute fibers are among the lignocellulosic with great potential for use in polymer composites. In this work, polyester matrix composites incorporated jute fabric were investigated for their flexural behavior. Specimens with up to 30% in volume of jute fabric were bend-tested until rupture. The results showed an increase in both the composite mechanical strength, principally to a polyester composite reinforced with 30% in volume of jute fabric . A fractograph analysis by SEM disclosed a moderate adhesion mechanism between the jute fabric and the polyester matrix. This mechanism is apparently responsible for the improved performance of the composites.

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The authors thank the support to this investigation by the Brazilian agencies: CNPq, CAPES, FAPERJ.

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  1. Military Institute of Engineering, IME, Praça Gen. Tibúrcio, nº 80 Urca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22290-270, Brazil

    Foluke S. de Assis, Artur C. Pereira & Sergio N. Monteiro

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de Assis, F.S., Pereira, A.C., Monteiro, S.N. (2018). Flexural Mechanical Characterization of Polyester Composites Reinforced with Jute Fabric. In: Li, B., et al. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2018 . TMS 2018. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72484-3_56

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