Effect of plasma treatment of polyethylene fibers on interface and cementitious composite properties
Journal
Journal of the American Ceramic Society
Journal Volume
79
Journal Issue
3
Pages
700-704
Date Issued
1996
Author(s)
Abstract
It is well known that interfaces in composites play an important role in determining composite properties. In this paper, preliminary results of the improvement in tensile properties of a fiber-reinforced cementitious composite due to plasma treatment of the discontinuous polyethylene fibers are reported. Specific focus is placed on the pseudo strain-hardening composite properties induced by fiber reinforcements and associated load transfer from crack-bridging fibers to matrix. Single fiber pullout tests support that the composite property improvement is indeed derived from interfacial property enhancement of the plasma treatment process.
Other Subjects
Fiber reinforced materials; Fiber reinforced plastics; Interfaces (materials); Physical properties; Plasma applications; Polyethylenes; Strain hardening; Tensile properties; Cementitious composite properties; Plasma treatment effect; Single fiber pullout test; Composite materials
Type
journal article