Mechanism-Based Assessment of Structural and Functional Behavior of Sustainable Cottonid

The study evaluates the performance of cellulose-based Cottonid as a sustainable construction material through quasi-static and fatigue tests in varying hygrothermal conditions. Customized specimen holders and microstructural in situ experiments are used to understand humidity-driven actuation properties. Strength-deformation diagrams and Woehler curves are derived to compare process-related and environmental factors. The interpretation of thermoelastic material response is used for lifetime prediction. Comprehensive investigations on industrial standard materials and structurally optimized Cottonid variants establish a scientific basis for comparing their structural and functional performance to common technical plastics and wood.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 205 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden

Ronja Victoria Scholz evaluates the effectiveness of cellulose-based Cottonid as a sustainable construction material through a series of rigorous tests. These tests encompass quasi-static and fatigue analyses conducted under diverse hygrothermal conditions using advanced mechanical testing systems in conjunction with integrated climate chambers. To explore the humidity-driven actuation characteristics of Cottonid, custom-designed specimen holders are employed. Complementing these experiments with in situ microstructural investigations using analytical devices provides a deep understanding of the material-specific damage and failure mechanisms at play. The resulting insights are translated into strength-deformation diagrams and Woehler curves, enabling a comparative evaluation of various process-related and environmental factors that impact the performance of Cottonid. These curves serve as valuable tools for dimensioning Cottonid elements for structural applications. Furthermore, the interpretation of thermoelastic material responses during loading is utilized as a scientific basis for lifetime prediction. Extensive investigations on industrial standard materials and structurally optimized Cottonid variants establish a scientific foundation for categorizing the structural and functional performance of Cottonid towards common technical plastics and wood.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783658375393
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022