Comparison analysis of abaca fiber/polyester and abaca-e-glass/polyester hybrid composites to impact strength and its application to ballistic

Abstract

The aim of this study consentrates of mechanical properties of abaca fiber and compares with the hybrid fiber composite on using abaca-e-glass fiber as reinforcement for composites. The fibers were arranged to make a bidirectional ±45º fiber arrangements by using polyester as a matrix with hand lay-up method is used to manufacture the composite. Based on the impact test results showed that the abaca-E-glass/polyester has a higher strength than the abaca/polyester specimen. Therefore, the abaca-E-glass/polyester hybrid composite has a better ability to ballistic test.