Experimental and simulation study of the mechanical properties of eco composite materials reinforced with multiple fibers
Asmae OUROUI, Youssef BIBRIDNE, Najma LAAROUSSI, Mohammed AIT EL FQIH, Mohammed ELWAZNA
Abstract. The study focus in improving the performance of our composite made of an epoxy thermosetting matrix reinforced with jute, tire, and glass fibers. The composite is fabricated using manual contact molding at room temperature without applying pressure, followed by hardening and finishing using laser cutting technology. Specimens are prepared according to ASTM D638 standards. Abaqus is used to simulate the mechanical behavior using the Finite Element Method (FEM) using various loading conditions. This digital approach enables precise predictions of material performance, reducing the need for extensive experimental testing. Also, three dimensional modelling of the composite layers is completed in CATIA to ensure that the fibre thickness and orientation are accurately modelled. For six of the specimens investigated, the internal defects such as voids and microcracks and fibre orientation were examined using microscopy methods and the analysis of digital images. Tensile and hardness tests were conducted for measurement. The measured hardness values are 74.58 (Shore A) and 39.54 (Shore D). Microscopic analysis provides additional detailed information regarding internal structure and possible defects through visualising the bi-directional, planar perpendicular fibre arrangement.
Keywords
Epoxy Matrix, Fibers, Hardness Test, Tensile Test, Mechanical Proprieties, Simulation
Published online 1/10/2026, 8 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Asmae OUROUI, Youssef BIBRIDNE, Najma LAAROUSSI, Mohammed AIT EL FQIH, Mohammed ELWAZNA, Experimental and simulation study of the mechanical properties of eco composite materials reinforced with multiple fibers, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 58, pp 70-77, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903933-10
The article was published as article 10 of the book Emerging Research in Materials for Environment, and Civil Infrastructure
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