341 Copyright © 2015, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is prohibited. Chapter 12 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-7530-8.ch012 Simulation of Fragmentation Technique Using ANSYS Software ABSTRACT This chapter addresses the proposal of fragmentation test and its simulation using ANSYS software ow- ing to understand the interfacial adhesion of natural fbre with synthetic matrix. Date palm fbres and epoxy materials are selected for the study. The infuence of NaOH concentration and fbre diameter on the interfacial adhesion of the fbre with the epoxy are studied. The results indicated that the addition of the fbre to the matrix signifcantly improved the mechanical properties of the composites. However, an optimum value for the chemical concentration and the fbre diameters should be considered in develop- ing such materials. High NaOH concentration deteriorates the tensile strength of the fbre. Meanwhile, low NaOH concentration exhibits poor interfacial adhesion. 1. INTRODUCTION In the recent years, the awareness of environmental protection is the concern of many engineers and researchers. Thus, the importance of alternative, sustainable materials and renewable technologies should no longer be a debating topic, (Hawken, Lovins, & Lovins, 2010; Michaelides, 2011). There are many ways to contribute to this paradigm shift. One of these ways is to develop composite materials as an alternative for metallic and non- metallic materials for the industrial applications. Scientist and engineers have effectively explored opportunities to develop sustainable polymer composites which were taken to minimize the envi- ronmental impact and to overcome the dependence petroleum resources, (Lepech, 2009; Silva, Alves, Ferreira, Oliveira, Reys, Ferreira, Sousa, Silva, Mano, & Reis, 2012). Recently, after the notice- able advancement of materials’ research and the Abdarazag Hassan University Southern of Queensland, Australia J. G. Alotaibi The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait A. Shalwan The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait B. F. Yousif University Southern of Queensland, Australia