Physical and Mechanical Properties of Rambans (Agave) Fiber Reinforced with Polyester Composite Materials

Abstract

The present study proposes variety ofnovel composites fabricated from Rambans (Agave) fibers and recognizes its physical and mechanical behavior by varying its proportion in the fiber-reinforced polyester resin composite. The physical and mechanical properties of composites are determined . The mechanical properties (hardness, tensile, flexural and impact-resistant) and the scanning electron microscopy for fractured surfaces were analyzed to further characterize the composite surfaces. The maximum tensile strength of the composite is found to be 95.27 MPa with 4.7 Jm−2 impact strength. It is concluded that the above composite composition leads to better mechanical properties, which can be used in many applications in place of conventional natural fibers.

Keywords

• hybrid composite
• natural fibers
• polyester resin
• mechanical properties
• agave fibers
• reinforced polyester composite
• 关键词: 混合复合材料
• 天然纤维
• 聚酯树脂
• 机械性能
• 龙舌兰纤维
• 增强聚酯复合材料