| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5026693 | Procedia Engineering | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This paper investigates the possibility of energy harvesting using Fiber Reinforced Plastic beams under cyclic loading. The behaviour of E-glass fiber/epoxy and Hemp fiber/epoxy laminated beams reinforced with piezoelectric fibers is examined by evaluating their bending strain and deflection. An optimum stacking sequence for all types of reinforcement: E-glass fibers, hemp fibers, and piezoelectric fibers, is suggested such that energy harvesting potential is maximized while failure and damage accumulation remain at low levels.
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Authors
Roselita Fragoudakis, John A. Gallagher, Vladimir Kim,