Influence of E-Glass Fiber Addition on Mechanical Properties of Jute Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites
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Natural fibres like coir, jute, sisal, hemp and others are used as reinforcement for composite items due to their many benefits over conventional fibres, including low cost, low density and low energy usage. They are also biodegradable and renewable and a variety of fibres are in fact readily available locally. In order to fulfil contemporary demands, hybrid materials of any type are required. Researchers examine the hybrid effects of hand-laid jute/E-glass fibre composites utilising epoxy resin and hardener. Glass fibre and jute fibre were hybridised to improve mechanical characteristics. Tensile, flexural, compressive and impact characteristics of this hybrid composite are examined in experiments designed to meet ASTM standards. According to the test's findings, a hybrid composite made of 20% E-glass and 15% jute has significantly higher tensile, flexural and impact capabilities than other combinations. The hybrid composite with 30% wt. E-glass and 5% wt. jute fibres, however, is discovered to have superior compressive capabilities in comparison to other weight percentages of jute fibre composite made with glass fibre.
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