An Effect of Fiber Orientation of Tensile and Compressive Properties of Natural Hybrid Composite

ABSTRACT The present and future needs have set a stage for innovation and technological development in the field of natural composite fibers because of their economical value and its eco friendly environment. Due to high stiffness and low density, composites can be implemented in various engineering applications. In this paper, the natural fibers namelyKenaf and Neem has been used as reinforcement to determine the mechanical characteristics of the hybrid composite. This composite fiber is formed by the arranging neem fiber and kenaf fiber enclosed by a glass fiber reinforced polymer in both parallel and perpendicular arrangements. This is to improve the mechanical properties of the hybrid composite that are fabricated by hand lay Process in which an epoxy resins LY556 and a hardener HY951 are used as a matrix. Tensile and Compressive test were performed and it has been compared with both the orientations. The result shows that the hybrid composites have been significantly better when it is layered in perpendicular orientation