Experimental Investigation on Flexural Properties of Natural Fiber and Synthetic Fiber Composites

Abstract

The use of natural fibers in polymer matrices is highly beneficial because the strength and toughness of these composites resulting are greater than those of the unreinforced plastics. The main objective of present work is to investigate the mechanical properties of BANANA fiber polyester resin composites at different weight fractions and carbon fiber polyester resin composites at different weight fractions. Tested specimens of composites were fabricated according to the standards using hand moulding method. The developed composites were then tested to evaluate their Flexural properties. It was found that the increment in fiber content in composites increases the mechanical properties. The mechanical properties of BANANA fiber composites compared with CARBON fiber composites. However, CARBON based composites exhibited better Flexural properties than BANANA based composites.