Evaluation of circumferential properties of Jute/Epoxy tubes manufactured by filament winding based on the fiber orientation.

Abstract

The introduction of bio-composites in the manufacture of tubes by the filament winding technique poses a real challenge for design engineers. This study aims to evaluate the mechanical properties in circumferential traction and in circumferential compression of Jute-Epoxy tubes whose winding angle is considered to be variable. The experimental study is carried out on 6 tube configurations of 92 mm in diameter. The tubes tested are made of 4 layers. The selected α fiber winding angles are (50 °, 55 °, 60 °, 65 °, 75 °, and 90 °). Circumferential tensile and stiffness tests are established according to the specifications of ASTM D2290 and ASTM D2412 respectively. The results obtained allowed us to analyze the influence of the winding angle on the properties of the tubes.

Keywords

• filament winding
• composite tube
• fiber orientation
• stiffness