Damage Analysis of Natural Fiber-reinforced Polymer Biocomposites

Damage Analysis of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites: Destructive and Non-destructive Evaluation and Modelling presents the latest research findings in this important research field. The chapters focus on the causes of damage in these materials, its initiation, progression, detection, and evaluation using both experimental and numerical methods. It is only by understanding these mechanisms at a deeper level that new materials can be developed with enhanced properties for a broad range of different industrial applications.The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers and other professionals working in the damage mechanics of composites and polymer biocomposite materials. - Emphasis on damage classification and analysis - Covers destructive and non-destructive techniques - Includes experimental and numerical methods - Includes infrared thermography, x-ray imaging, micro-computed tomography and acoustic emission - Covers hybrid and natural fibre-reinforced composites

SECTION A: INTRODUCTION1. Recent Developments in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites for Future Sustainability and Key Challenges - A Review2. An Introduction to Damage Classification of Composites - A Review3. Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites Defects due to Manufacturing Procedures - A ReviewSECTION B: EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES USING DESTRUCTIVE AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTS FOR DAMAGE ANALYSIS4. Destructive Evaluations of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites5. Damage Initiation and Progression in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites due to Impact6. Non-Destructive Infrared Thermography in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites7. X-Ray Imaging Techniques for Damage Detection and Characterization8. Damage Detection of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites After Low Velocity Impact Using Non- Destructive X-Ray Micro-Computed Tomography9. Damage mechanism evaluation in laminated natural fiber-reinforced polymer biocomposites using acoustic emission (AE) monitoringSECTION C: NUMERICAL AND SIMULATION MODELLING OF DAMAGE ANALYSIS10. Modelling of Progressive Damage Behavior in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites due to Tensile, Flexural, and Fatigue Testing11. Modelling of Impact Damage in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposite Structures12. Modelling of Temperature Influence in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites13. Modelling of Hygroscopique Damage of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites14. Modelling of 3D Printed Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposite Damage Progression15. A Comparative Study of Different Ultrasonic Testing Methods for Defect Detection via Simulation Modelling16. Assessment of Laminated Damage in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites using Guided Ultrasonic Waves: A Case StudySECTION D: APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 17. Future Opportunities for Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites