Experimental analysis on mechanical properties of glass fiber coconut leaf reinforced with polyester fiber

Azhar, Muhammad Aidil Haqiem (2024) Experimental analysis on mechanical properties of glass fiber coconut leaf reinforced with polyester fiber. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The usage of natural fibres in composites has increased in recent years due to the growing awareness of the need of protecting the environment via the utilisation of biodegradable materials. Fibre reinforced polymer-based composites have been utilised in a wide variety of industrial applications for a very long time due to the high specific strength and modulus that these composites possess. Because there are so many natural fibres that may be obtained, it was decided to look into the possibility of employing coir, which is also a natural fibre, as reinforcement in polymers that are reinforced. The cost of natural fibres is commensurate with their superior properties of strength and lightness. As a result, the purpose of this study is to look into the mechanical characteristics of coconut leaf reinforced polyester resin. For the purpose of completing this project, the hand lay-up technique will be utilised in the manufacturing of the necessary materials. The next step is the cutting of the manufactured materials with a CNC router machine in accordance with the requirements set by the ASTM. Following the completion of the cutting procedure, the samples will be subjected to tensile, flexural, and impact testing in order to ascertain their respective levels of mechanical characteristics. Statistical analysis was used to do the analysis on the data that were obtained.

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