Effect of fibre sequence on the mechanical properties of woven fan palm/glass fabric reinforced polymer hybrid composites

Abstract

The aim of this research is to investigate the influence of fibre sequence on the mechanical properties of woven fan palm/glass fabric reinforced polymer hybrid composites. Research specimens were varied in fibre sequence between woven fan palm and glass fabric. Vacuum bagging method was used to manufacture the specimens (at pressure of -70 cmHg). The results of tensile, bending, and impact tests show that the addition of glass fabric can increase the mechanical properties of the hybrid composite. Based on the fibre sequence, the glass fabrics on surface of the hybrid composite have the best mechanical properties.