Study of non-linear mechanical behavior of oil palm mesocarp fibers

This work investigates the non-linear mechanical behavior of oil palm mesocarp fibers (OPMF) using tensile tests, microstructure observation, and finite element models. The micrograph images showed the fiber’s surface with partly embedded silica bodies, while the cross section contained cell wall st...

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Main Authors: Hanipah, Suhaiza Hanim, Loo, Yu Xiang, Mohammed, Mohd Afandi P., Baharuddin, Azhari Samsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor and Francis Ltd. 2016
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/63322/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/63322/1/Study%20of%20non-linear%20mechanical%20behavior%20of%20oil%20palm%20mesocarp%20fibers.pdf
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author Hanipah, Suhaiza Hanim
Loo, Yu Xiang
Mohammed, Mohd Afandi P.
Baharuddin, Azhari Samsu
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Mohammed, Mohd Afandi P.
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description This work investigates the non-linear mechanical behavior of oil palm mesocarp fibers (OPMF) using tensile tests, microstructure observation, and finite element models. The micrograph images showed the fiber’s surface with partly embedded silica bodies, while the cross section contained cell wall structures. Viscoelastic behavior was observed when the fibers were relaxed over time after being stretched, whereas the stress--strain curves from the cyclic tests indicated permanent set (plastic strain) due to the fibers’ deformation. Finite element models were developed comprising single particles (2D and 3D) and 2D multi-particle geometries representing silica bodies embedded in a matrix representing the fiber. The modeling results suggested that silica bodies do not contribute much to the integrity of OPMF, highlighting the need to have a more complex model that considers cellular structures of the fibers and a constitutive relationship of cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin.
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spelling upm-633222018-09-26T02:54:11Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/63322/ Study of non-linear mechanical behavior of oil palm mesocarp fibers Hanipah, Suhaiza Hanim Loo, Yu Xiang Mohammed, Mohd Afandi P. Baharuddin, Azhari Samsu This work investigates the non-linear mechanical behavior of oil palm mesocarp fibers (OPMF) using tensile tests, microstructure observation, and finite element models. The micrograph images showed the fiber’s surface with partly embedded silica bodies, while the cross section contained cell wall structures. Viscoelastic behavior was observed when the fibers were relaxed over time after being stretched, whereas the stress--strain curves from the cyclic tests indicated permanent set (plastic strain) due to the fibers’ deformation. Finite element models were developed comprising single particles (2D and 3D) and 2D multi-particle geometries representing silica bodies embedded in a matrix representing the fiber. The modeling results suggested that silica bodies do not contribute much to the integrity of OPMF, highlighting the need to have a more complex model that considers cellular structures of the fibers and a constitutive relationship of cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin. Taylor and Francis Ltd. 2016-12 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/63322/1/Study%20of%20non-linear%20mechanical%20behavior%20of%20oil%20palm%20mesocarp%20fibers.pdf Hanipah, Suhaiza Hanim and Loo, Yu Xiang and Mohammed, Mohd Afandi P. and Baharuddin, Azhari Samsu (2016) Study of non-linear mechanical behavior of oil palm mesocarp fibers. Journal of Natural Fibers, 14 (2). pp. 153-165. ISSN 1544-0478; ESSN: 1544-046X https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15440478.2015.1093575 10.1080/15440478.2015.1093575
spellingShingle Hanipah, Suhaiza Hanim
Loo, Yu Xiang
Mohammed, Mohd Afandi P.
Baharuddin, Azhari Samsu
Study of non-linear mechanical behavior of oil palm mesocarp fibers
title Study of non-linear mechanical behavior of oil palm mesocarp fibers
title_full Study of non-linear mechanical behavior of oil palm mesocarp fibers
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title_full_unstemmed Study of non-linear mechanical behavior of oil palm mesocarp fibers
title_short Study of non-linear mechanical behavior of oil palm mesocarp fibers
title_sort study of non-linear mechanical behavior of oil palm mesocarp fibers
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/63322/1/Study%20of%20non-linear%20mechanical%20behavior%20of%20oil%20palm%20mesocarp%20fibers.pdf