Comparison of Flexural Properties of Luffa and Jute Fibers

Year 2019, Volume: 2 Issue: 2, 61 - 65, 15.12.2019

Yasin Ozdemir Garip Genc

Abstract

In this study, the mechanical properties of bio-composite materials
produced by using plant-based fibers compared. Luffa fiber and jute were used
as reinforcement in the production of these bio-composite samples. To able to
compare the mechanical properties of the reinforcement the same matrix (epoxy)
was used in the production of all samples. Three-point bending tests were
performed to determine the mechanical properties of these specimens. According
to the test results, the Flexural Stress of luffa and jute fibers were measured
55 MPa and 36.5 MPa respectively. Also, Flexural Modulus calculated as 5.7 GPa
for luffa and 5.5 GPa for jute fibers.

 

The strength of luffa
fibers experimentally determined as obviously higher than jute fiber.  Due to the high strength of luffa fibers
should be preferred especially in applications that would be subjected to
bending loads. Because of their design and strength characteristics of these
green materials, it is envisaged that these materials could be an alternative
for potential uses in aerospace, automotive and marine industries. We continue
to work on the development of the mechanical properties of this kind of
plant-based fibers in order to find a new alternative to glass fibers.

Keywords

Luffa fiber, Jute fiber, Bio-composite, Bending, Flexural strength

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