Effect of Moisture on The Mechanical Properties Of Rhecktophyllum Camerunense Natural Fiber PlasterComposites

Authors

  • Noutegomo Boris Laboratory of Mechanic, University of Douala Cameroon Author
  • Betene Ebanda Fabien Laboratory of Mechanic, University of Douala Cameroon Author
  • Atangana Ateba Laboratory of Mechanic, University of Douala Cameroon Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JMSMR/2020(1)102

Keywords:

RC Fiber, Natural Fiber Composites, Water Absorption, Flexural Test

Abstract

The aim of this work focuses on the study of effect of moisture on the mechanical properties of natural fiber composite (NFC) plaster/Rhecktophyllum camerunense (RC). Indeed, the treated and untreated RC fiber reinforced plaster composites are fabricated and submitted to hygrothermal ageing in an environmental enclosure of 23%,
54% and 75% relative humidities at 23°C. Flexural test was carryout under a three point bending approach to NF EN 6583 standard. Five specimens were tested for each case. the results indicate that the flexural properties of all
the composites decreased with the increasing of moisture due to degradation of the fiber matrix interface.

Author Biographies

  • Noutegomo Boris, Laboratory of Mechanic, University of Douala Cameroon

    Laboratory of Mechanic, University of Douala Cameroon

  • Betene Ebanda Fabien, Laboratory of Mechanic, University of Douala Cameroon

    Laboratory of Mechanic, University of Douala Cameroon

  • Atangana Ateba, Laboratory of Mechanic, University of Douala Cameroon

    Laboratory of Mechanic, University of Douala Cameroon

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Published

2020-02-27

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): Volume 1 Issue 1

Section

Articles