Title: A review on the mechanical properties and machinability of natural fibre reinforced composites

Authors: T. Alsaeed; B.F. Yousif; H. Ku

Addresses: Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites, University of Southern Queensland, Australia ' Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites, University of Southern Queensland, Australia ' Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Abstract: This paper provides a review on the machinability and mechanical properties of natural fibre reinforced composites. Effect of chemical treatment, operating parameters and coupling agents on machinability of natural fibre reinforced composites were discussed. In addition, the physical properties of the fibres on composite machinability were also mentioned. Effect of chemical treatment, fibre orientation, volume fraction on mechanical properties was described. The effect of physical properties of fibres on mechanical properties was also finally discussed.

Keywords: mechanical properties; machinability; synthetic fibres; natural fibres; volume fraction; fibre reinforced composites; chemical treatment; fibre orientation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPTECH.2013.053303

International Journal of Precision Technology, 2013 Vol.3 No.2, pp.152 - 182

Published online: 27 May 2013 *

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