Résumé : Le développement des matériaux composites et leur utilisation dans le domaine du génie civil ont fait l’objet d’une recherche extensive sur le renforcement des structures en béton armé. Dans ce contexte, les études sur la compréhension du comportement structural des tubes en matériaux composites (Polymère renforcé en Fibre, PRF) sont indispensables. De fait que les matériaux composites sont innovateurs, cela nous exige de procéder à des investigations expérimentales approfondies pour vérifier les hypothèses et les théories, avant de les produire à échelle industrielle. Ce projet présente une étude expérimentale approfondie sur l’évaluation des propriétés physiques et mécaniques des nouveaux tubes en matériaux composites (PRF), et des tests sur la durabilité du matériau utilisé, et permet d’étudier l’influence de quelques facteurs environnementaux sur ces propriétés mécaniques, ces conditions sont simulées par une immersion prolongée en milieu aqueux et l'exposition à des cycles gel-dégel en milieu humide. Les tubes considérés sont produits par le procédé d’enroulement filamentaire à l’aide des fibres de verre (E) et de résine (Vinyle-Ester). Les expérimentations seront effectuées sur des échantillons normalisés prélevés à partir du tube. Les résultats de cette étude sont d’une importance cruciale pour comprendre le comportement structural (avant et après un vieillissement accéléré) des nouveaux tubes fabriqués entièrement en polymères renforcés de fibres par le procédé de l’enroulement filamentaire. // Abstract : The development of composite materials and their integration in the field of civil engineering has been the subject of extensive research on strengthening reinforced concrete structures. In the perspective of strengthening concrete structures by tubes made of composite materials. In this context, the need for knowledge of the structural behaviour of tubes made from fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials is prominent. The large using of innovativeFRP required extensive theoretical and experimental investigations. This project presents an experimental study to evaluate both the physical and mechanical properties of FRP-composites tubes, and to investigate the impact of some environmental factors on their mechanical properties. The tubes are produced by a filament winding process using fibre (E)-glass and vinyl-Ester resin. The experiments will be performed on standardized samples of the tube. The main objective of this project is to assess the physical and mechanical properties of laminated FRP composites, and then test the durability of the material used in the manufacture of the tubes. It leads to the study of the effects of some environmental factors on the mechanical properties of material. These conditions occur during an immersion in an aqueous medium and exposure to freeze-thaw cycles. The results of this study are crucial to understand the structural behavior (before and after accelerated aging) of new FRP tubes made by filament winding process.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-15T19:36:41Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Leandro Cardoso da Silva.pdf: 4262718 bytes, checksum: ac43795cdc56049895a5038a95097702 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-01-27 / Mounts are considered structural parts. Generally, mounts utilize metals such as aluminum and steel. These metals have high fatigue strength and its degradation temperature transmitted by the engines is very small. This work aimed to study the replacement of the aluminum mounts engine by glass fiber reinforced polyamide composite in order to reduce the mass. Polyamide reinforced with fiberglass is the choice that offers the best compromise of a recyclable material, with adequate thermal and fatigue resistance. The composite used was the commercial polyamide PA66 with 0%, 30%, 35%, 50% glass fiber. This study will focus mainly on the fatigue properties of the composite at temperatures of engine operation. The fatigue tests of the composite with glass fiber additions were performed on flexure specimens at 120°C. The fatigue behavior of the composite was analyzed using the staircase method. The results obtained in fatigue tests showed that the polyamide with 50% glass fiber has the lowest deflection. The observations of the fracture surfaces of the tested specimens were made by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). These observations by SEM showed an excellent adhesion of glass fiber in the polyamide. Analyzes will also be conducted by simulation using the Finite Element Method (FEM) from fatigue results and the conditions of use of the component. The comparison by the FEM of the mounts manufactured of glass fiber reinforced polyamide composite and of aluminum alloy indicated similar results with respect to stress levels. The fatigue tests results and of the simulation by finite element method showed a good possibility of substitution of the aluminum alloy by glass fiber reinforced polyamide composite in the mounts, with a reduction in weight of 0.2 kg (32%). / Os coxins são considerados dentro das classificações automobilísticas como peças estruturais. Geralmente, os coxins utilizam metais como o alumínio e o aço em seus suportes. Esses metais oferecem grande resistência à fadiga e sua degradação na temperatura transmitida pelos motores é muito pequena. Devido à necessidade de diminuir a massa e reduzir o custo, este trabalho teve como objetivo estudar a substituição do suporte de alumínio do coxim do motor pelo compósito de poliamida reforçado com fibra de vidro. O compósito de poliamida é a escolha que melhor oferece o compromisso de um material reciclável, com resistência térmica e à fadiga, devido às suas propriedades mecânicas serem comparáveis às do alumínio. O compósito utilizado foi à poliamida comercial PA 6.6 com 0%, 30%, 35%, 50% de fibra de vidro. Este estudo focará principalmente nas propriedades em fadiga do compósito nas temperaturas de trabalho e nas análises de simulação decorrentes das propriedades obtidas e das condições de utilização do componente. Os ensaios de fadiga do compósito de poliamida com adições de porcentagens variadas de fibra de vidro foram executados em corpos de prova do tipo de flexão a 120°C. O comportamento em fadiga do compósito foi analisado utilizando-se o método staircase. As observações das superfícies de fratura dos corpos de prova ensaiados foram feitas por microscopia eletrônica de varredura e evidenciaram a excelente aderência da poliamida na fibra de vidro. Os resultados obtidos nos ensaios de fadiga, esforços máximos e esforços excepcionais permitiram concluir que o compósito de poliamida com 50% de fibra de vidro apresenta a menor deflexão. A comparação pelo Método de Elementos Finitos do suporte do coxim do motor em compósito de poliamida com reforço de fibra de vidro e da liga de alumínio indicou, de uma maneira geral, resultados similares com relação aos níveis de tensão. Contudo, os valores de deflexão apresentaram valores sistematicamente maiores no compósito. Os resultados dos ensaios mostram um bom comportamento do compósito de poliamida, dando indícios sobre a viabilidade de utilização na substituição da liga de alumínio, com uma redução em massa de 0,2 kg (32%).