TY - JOUR
T1 - Resistance to crack propagation of a composite with recycled jute fabric – Polypropylene
AU - Benhamadouche, Lamia
AU - Moussaoui, Nafissa
AU - Benkhelif, Ahmed
AU - Jawaid, Mohammad
AU - Rokbi, Mansour
AU - Osmani, Hocine
AU - Fouad, Hassan
AU - Singh, Balbir
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 The Author(s)
PY - 2025/2
Y1 - 2025/2
N2 - This study investigates the mechanical properties of PP/jute fabric laminates in different weave configurations (Satin, Serge 2x2, and Taffetas), focusing on toughness, stress intensity, energy restitution rate, and fracture energies. The results show a narrow toughness range (2.9 to 3.7 MPa.m1/2) across configurations. Stress intensity factor peaks at 6 MPa.m1/2 for three composites, with one (Bio-Com B) reaching 8.5 MPa.m1/2. Energy restitution rate increases with crack growth, with Bio-Com B exceeding others at 24 kJ/m2. Fracture energy trends are consistent across materials, with weave having a notable influence on properties beyond a specific crack growth value. The study highlights the significant effect of reinforcement architecture on laminate mechanical properties, especially in fracture energy and crack growth resistance. It concludes that recycled jute/PP composites offer promising, sustainable alternatives for furniture and construction due to their superior cracking resistance and environmental benefits.
AB - This study investigates the mechanical properties of PP/jute fabric laminates in different weave configurations (Satin, Serge 2x2, and Taffetas), focusing on toughness, stress intensity, energy restitution rate, and fracture energies. The results show a narrow toughness range (2.9 to 3.7 MPa.m1/2) across configurations. Stress intensity factor peaks at 6 MPa.m1/2 for three composites, with one (Bio-Com B) reaching 8.5 MPa.m1/2. Energy restitution rate increases with crack growth, with Bio-Com B exceeding others at 24 kJ/m2. Fracture energy trends are consistent across materials, with weave having a notable influence on properties beyond a specific crack growth value. The study highlights the significant effect of reinforcement architecture on laminate mechanical properties, especially in fracture energy and crack growth resistance. It concludes that recycled jute/PP composites offer promising, sustainable alternatives for furniture and construction due to their superior cracking resistance and environmental benefits.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.118884
DO - 10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.118884
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85215977641
SN - 0263-8223
VL - 356
JO - Composite Structures
JF - Composite Structures
M1 - 118884
ER -