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Contents
• Composites
• Hemp Fiber & E-Glass Fiber
• Methodologies and Sample Data
• Observations
• Final Verdict
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What is Composite?
Hybrid Composites
• Hybrid composites are those composites which have a combination of two or
more reinforcement fibres.
• The individual components remain separate and distinct within the finished structure.
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Why we use Hybrid Composites?
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Objectives
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Materials Used
The following materials were used:
• Hemp fiber: Hemp fibers are used as reinforcements in composite materials, often
replacing glass fibers. These fibers have specific strength and stiffness that are
comparable to those of glass fibers.
• E glass fiber: E–Glass is used in polymer composites. It has low thermal
coefficient, low dielectric coefficient and high electrical resistance.
• Epoxy resin is used as an additive.
• Hardener is used as a binder
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Methodologies
Procedure for preparation of Laminates
• The Natural fibers, Hemp and Kenaf are used in this procedure are untreated and
free from chemicals.
• An open mold made up of steel plate is prepared.
• Using rule of mixtures the various Fiber weight proportions are calculated to achieve
laminates with 20:80, 30:70 and 40:60 ratios.
• Natural fibers are cut in to required length of the mold
• Natural fibers and resin are weighed in the electronic balance.
• Half amount of weighed fibers is placed inside the mold as a first layer
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Methodologies
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Observations
• Tensile Properties • Youngs Modulus
Graph: Average Compression Strength versus Graph: Average Bending Strength versus
Percentage of Hemp+E glass+Epoxy (HE) Percentage of Hemp+E glass+ Epoxy (HE)
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Observations
• Bending Modulus
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