Characterization of natural – Synthetic fiber reinforced epoxy based composite – Hybridization of kenaf fiber and kevlar fiber

Abstract The work deals with the mechanical characterization of Kenaf and Kevlar fiber reinforced epoxy-based composites. The tensile, flexural, double shear, impact, hardness and de-lamination tests were conducted on composite laminates developed through hand lay-up process. Morphological analysis was conducted to examine the split surface of the tested specimen. The experimental investigation reveals that the mechanical properties of epoxy composites were enhanced by the hybridization of Kenaf and Kevlar fiber.