| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2024 ASC Technical Conference, US-Japan Joint Symposium, D30 Meeting
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| Symposium
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2024 ASC Technical Conference, US-Japan Joint Symposium, D30 Meeting
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| Presentation Title |
Basalt Fiber Composite: Characterization and Adaptation of ASTM Standard for Full Field Measurement |
| Author(s) |
Ahmad Fahad Alzaid, Ahmed Youssri Elruby, Sam Nakhla |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Ahmad Fahad Alzaid |
| Abstract Scope |
Composites with natural fiber reinforcement such as Basalt Fibers are becoming more popular to replace traditional fibers for various engineering applications. Understanding the behavior and performance of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (BFRPs) demands a detailed material characterization. This paper studies the mechanical properties of a Basalt Fiber composite in an epoxy matrix, by conducting tensile and compression testing. Ultimately, the outcomes of this characterization step would enable assessing the suitability of BFRP in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) industry.
ASTM D3039 and ASTM D6641 testing standards were followed to prepare and test on 35 BFRP samples and obtain their mechanical properties. Unidirectional samples are tested with different fiber orientations, namely, 0°, 90°, and 45°. A load frame, Instron 5585H, was used with strain rates of 2 mm/min and 1.3 mm/min for tensile and compression tests, respectively. Full-field strain measurements were conducted using the digital image correlation technique (DIC) in 3D using GOM software. Regarding the compression testing, ASTM D6641, the test fixture was modified to allow full field strain measurements.
The full manuscript will provide detailed results from the testing program with comparisons to traditional fiber properties such as carbon and glass. Moreover, the full manuscript will provide specific information on the newly designed compression test fixture. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |