MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SISAL-PALM-JUTE AND KENAF-PALM-COIR HYBRID FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES

Abstract

Development of natural composites were in use over a long time. Researchers are working to provide green materials due to emission and scarcity issues. This article deals the mechanical characteristics of Sisal-PalmyaraJute(SPJ) and Kenaf-Palmyara-Coir (KPC). Fibers at different orientation is prepared with polymer resin. Natural fibers are collected from local farmers and extracted by stem explosion method and are cleaned, treated as per our requirement. Specimens were prepared with ASTM Standards and are tested to evaluate tensile strength, Flexural strength and Impact strength. Hand lay-up technique is followed at room temperature to mould the specimen. The weight fractions of fibers are equal 50:50% for all the fibers used in the experimental analysis. The result shows the energy absorbed by the composite SPJ is more than the other for equal weight fractions.