Investigation of Tensile and Hardness Properties of Luffa Acutangula and Cocos Nucefera Reinforced Composite

Abstract:

The superior mechanical properties like weight proportion, rigidity and low warm development gives a cutting edge advantage over ordinary materials. Also, composite materials bended with polymers are gaining lingering applications. Because of high quality, light weight and biodegrading properties, the use of natural fibres are of interest. In this research article an investigation has been carried out to find out an alternative material for glass fibre reinforced composite. Mechanical properties like rigidity and hardness of natural fibres cocos nucefera and luffa acutangula were estimated and compared with traditional glass fibre strengthened polymer composites. The results are promising and can be used for as a replacement for traditionally available glass fibre reinforced polymer composite.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1120)
• Pages: 53-59
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-E0aQLU
• Online since: April 2024
• Authors: S. Sridhar, S. Nandhakumar, C. Selva Kumar*
• Keywords: Cocos Nucefera, Luffa Acutangula, Smart Manufacturing

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