Physical and Mechanical Properties of Coconut Shell Particle Reinforced-Epoxy Composite

The natural fibre reinforced composites are being developed to save environment. Objective of investigation was to evaluate the physical property-density and mechanical property-tensile properties. Coconut particle reinforced composites were fabricated by reinforcing shell particle (size between 200-800μm) by wt% of 20, 25, 30 35 into epoxy matrix. Composites panels were made by casting method in open mould in very easy way. Experimental results showed that density, ultimate strength, modulus of elasticity and % elongation decreases with wt% of shell particle with in this range wt% 20-35 of reinforcement. Tensile strength of 25 MPa and modulus of elasticity of 654 MPa were retained even after of 35% reinforcement. Properties were comparable for application only with compromising slightly with matrix property