X-ray micro-tomography based FEM modelling of hygroexpansion in PLA composites reinforced with birch pulp fibres

Stefania Fortino, Merja Sippola, Tom Andersson, Kirsi Immonen, Arttu Miettinen, Petr Hradil

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    Abstract

    This article presents a microscale modelling approach coupled with X-ray computed micro-tomography for the evaluation of material properties of polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced by birch pulp fibers under the effect of moisture. The results in terms of elastic moduli and hygroexpansion deformation were found in good agreement with the measurements taken at different levels of water uptake.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)131-136
    JournalRakenteiden Mekaniikka
    Volume50
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2017
    MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

    Keywords

    • PLA composites
    • wooden fibers
    • hygroexpansion
    • X-ray micro-tomography
    • image-based modelling
    • FEM

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