Title of article :
Hybrid Composites: Study on Un-Treated Kenaf/Glass Fibre Properties
Author/Authors :
Ya’acob, Abdul Malek Universiti Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology, Malaysia , Abu Bakar, Azhar Universiti Sains Malaysia - Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Bahan dan Sumber Mineral, Malaysia , Ismail, Hanafi Universiti Sains Malaysia - Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Bahan dan Sumber Mineral, Malaysia , Dahlan, Khairul Zaman Radiation Technology, Malaysia Nuclear Agency, Malaysia
Abstract :
A hybrid composite consisting of untreated kenaf fibre and glass fibre was investigated by varying the fibre glass weight ratios and using interply fabrication method. The expected results were to have better composite performance in terms of its toughness and impact strength as a comparison between the hybrid (kenaf/E-glass fibre composites) and E-GF composites alone. For the purpose of this study, all the samples were prepared using typical sample preparation. Results show that the incorporation of E–glass fibre resulted in brittle failure and a higher amount of E-Glass fibre with low percentage of kenaf fibre causing high strength, low ductile, and low toughness behaviours
Keywords :
Kenaf fibre , E , glass fibre , weight ratio , fibre reinforced composites
Journal title :
Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology ( JST)
Journal title :
Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology ( JST)
