Tensile, Flexural, Impact and Hardness Characterisation of Hybrid Fibre Composites for Aircraft Application

Abstract

One of the most sophisticated and versatile engineering materials is a composite made of polymers. The volume/weight ratio of reinforcement, the type of fibres used, the orientation angles, chemical treatment of reinforcement and a host of other elements all affect how strong a composite is. In the current study, sisal and banana fibres are used to test the mechanical (tensile and flexural) properties of epoxy-reinforced composite materials. By adding natural banana fibres, it is hoped to lessen the need for synthetic glass fibres while increasing the strength of the resulting hybrid composite when compared to glass fibres used alone. The test specimens were created and put to the tests like tensile and the flexural tests in accordance with ASTM guidelines. According to the experimental findings, adding natural fibre reinforcement to composite materials can boost their mechanical qualities while also lowering production costs.