Mechanical properties of palmyrah (Borassus flabelifer) leaf base

Natural fibres are becoming more popular due to their recyclability, eco-friendliness, low weight, and moderate strength. The tensile and flexural properties of palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer L.) leaf base are evaluated. Weibull analysis was used to test the statistical significance of the data acquired in the preceeding article. The test specimens were produced in accordance with ASTM guidelines. The palmyrah leaf base had an average length, thickness and weight of 436±0.72, 7.89±0.01 and 477.25±3.32 mm on zeroth day and 519±11.09, 7.32±0.01 and 439.2±11.68 mm on seventh day. The tensile and flexural strength was 0.008±0.0001, 0.441±0.01 GPa on zeroth day and 0.149±0.002, 0.343±0.001 GPa on seventh day of harvest. The study helps to design and develop fibre extraction machine and eventually the livelihood of palmyrah farmers will be improved.