Abstract
The basic mechanical properties of date palm leaves are investigated. This abundant and cheap fibrous material exhibits very favorable characteristics that can make it an excellent building block in composite structures. The tensile strength (210 MPa) and the specific strength (180 MPa·cm3/g) of this fiber are higher than many common building materials (i.e., wood, aluminum and steel). The mechanical properties are dependent on the moisture content of the leaves and the temperature exposure.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1379-1388 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 17 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry