Open AccessEffect of fiber orientation on the tensile and flexural properties of vetiverfiber reinforced epoxy composites
Author(s) -
Senthilnathan Natarajan,
Narendiranath Babu Thamba,
Sukalpan Nandi,
K. V. N. Kavitha,
Srinath Ayyagari
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1123/1/012048
Subject(s) - composite material , materials science , flexural strength , epoxy , ultimate tensile strength , durability , composite number , fiber , flexural modulus , natural fiber
Natural fibre composites find application in some areas of aerospace, automotive, marine, electrical and sports equipments. They replace traditional materials due to the advantage of bio-degradability and environmental durability. However, better understanding of the composite behavior is required to ascertain its durability in the field of applications. In this work, vetiver fibre composites are prepared and tested for tensile and flexural strength. Vetiver fibers of length 15-16cm were used as reinforcements and epoxy resin with hardener is used as the matrix. Three types of composites were prepared using three different arrangements of the Vetiver fibers. The orientation of the fibres include longitudinal, transverse and a third arrangement combining both the directions. The flexural and tensile tests of these three types of composites are carried out and the results are compared with each other and useful conclusions were drawn from them.