Physicothermal properties of the composites were studied at different percentages of compatibilizer contents using various techniques. ; Liou, N.S. Physical and Mechanical Properties of Composite Panels Made From Kenaf Plant Fibers and Plastics Poo Chow, Robert J. Lambert, Professors, Charles T. Bowers, Nathaniel McKenzie, Research Assistants College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, USA Fibers bleached with 6% and 8% peroxide at 85 °C had a good light color while maintaining some of the mechanical properties. Impact strength of kenaf fiber reinforced soy based biocomposites for (A) 30 wt.% kenaf fiber injection molded composite, (B) 33 wt.% 6 mm kenaf fiber compression molded composite, (C) 55 wt.% 2 mm kenaf fiber compression molded composite, (D) 56 wt.% 6 mm kenaf fiber compression molded composite, (E) 57 wt.% 25 mm kenaf fiber compression molded composite, (F) 53 wt.% 50 mm … ; Jawaid, M. 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In this study, the effects of type and heat treatment of the natural filler, as well as the kenaf fiber form, on the properties of kenaf/polypropylene (kenaf/PP) composite were evaluated using mechanical, physical and morphological analysis. By continuing you agree to the use of cookies. Saba, N.; Paridah, M.T. Kenaf, bamboo, and kenaf/bamboo hybrid composites were prepared using the hand lay-up method at 40% wt total fiber loading. 5% volume fraction of kenaf fiber exhibits the highest tensile modulus and flexural modulus in its composite materials. The void contents of hybrid composites were almost similar. When an air gap was introduced during the experiment, the sound absorption coefficient of composites improved at a lower frequency. @inproceedings{Romanoschi1998PhysicalAC, title={Physical and Chemical Properties of Fibers Extracted From Sugarcane and Kenaf Rind. On the other hand, the highest natural frequency and damping factors were observed for Bamboo/Kenaf (30:70) hybrid composites. The weight ratios of kenaf/bamboo were 30:70, 50:50 and 70:30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.01.036. Kenaf fibre is the main fibre used in this study and was supplied by ZKK Sdn. Kenaf fiber can be obtained by decortications of the kenaf plant stem. Water – 7-10%. The individual fiber properties in hybrid composites, such as strength, modulus and elongation at break, will determine the overall performance of the composite [, Scanning electron microscopy of tensile fractured woven kenaf, bamboo mat and woven kenaf/bamboo mat hybrid composites were shown in, The natural frequency of natural fiber-based composites depends on factors which include chemical composition, fiber orientation, layering sequence, fiber length and diameter, and fiber/matrix interfacial bonding [, The sound absorption coefficients of woven kenaf, bamboo mat and woven kenaf/bamboo mat hybrid composites are illustrated in, Based on the results, it was observed that the sound absorption of the composites is lower than 0.5 which indicates that the composites absorb sounds less efficiently. Referring to these properties results in researchers tend to choose kenaf bast fiber in a … The authors declare no conflict of interest. Kenaf composite and bamboo composite were fabricated as controls. Hanan, F.; Jawaid, M.; Paridah, M.T. The density was higher for kenaf comparing to market MDF. Kenaf Fiber Properties: Chemical composition of kenaf: The chemical composition of kenaf fiber is as follows: Cellulose – 51-52%. It is used for industrial products, can also be utilized as a cost effective and environmentally acceptable approach to the creation of a partially This paper reports the effect of alkali treatment conditions on the physical properties of kenaf fiber such as density, weight loss, diameter, cross sectional and fiber morphology. Fiber processing is an important factor that affects the physical and mechanical properties of long kenaf fiber. Kenaf/polypropylene nonwoven composites: The influence of manufacturing conditions on mechanical, thermal, and acoustical performance. Sound absorption performance of natural fibers and their composites. Alkali treatment conditions setting have an impact on kenaf bast fiber physical characteristics. As the thickness of the air gap increased, the maximum peak of sound absorption shifted to lower frequency. Keywords:Kenaf fiber, polyurethane, biocomposites, mechanical properties 1. ; Putra, A.; Nor, M.J.M. Zhou, H.; Li, B.; Huang, G. Sound absorption characteristics of polymer microparticles. Physical Properties of Kenaf fibers The characteristics on geometrical properties of kenaf fibers were analyzed and data such as length, diameter and wall thickness were presented in the Table.3 Table 3: Physical Properties of Kenaf fibers Kenaf fiber Bleached Properties Retted fiber Degummed fiber fiber Length (mm) 5.86 3.25 3.25 Sathishkumar, T.; Naveen, J.; Navaneethakrishnan, P.; Satheeshkumar, S.; Rajini, N. Characterization of sisal/cotton fibre woven mat reinforced polymer hybrid composites. Effect of jute fibre loading on tensile and dynamic mechanical properties of oil palm epoxy composites. ; Yan, L.H. Single woven kenaf mat and bamboo mats were prepared as control. The composites were made using the hand lay-up method. ; Siva, I.; Rajini, N.; Jappes, J.W. The ratio of fiber to polylactic acid was set at 60:40 with 1:1 ratio between kenaf and empty fruit bunch fibers. Natural fibers for soundproofing systems, thermal insulation and ecological buildings. Kenaf/PU biocomposite. ; Hassan, A.; Dungani, R.; Hadiyane, A. The diameter of the sample is 33 mm. Every composite was made using four-layer mat. Kenaf/empty fruit bunch/polylactic acid (kenaf/EFB/PLA) hybrid biocomposites were prepared using hot press technique. ; Junaid, T.M. Results indicate that kenaf View at: Google Scholar A.S.I. The composites were made using the hand lay-up method. considerations. A composite made from 100% carbon fibre was served for a comparison purpose. 6369108. Our dedicated information section provides allows you to learn more about MDPI. Physical and Chemical Properties of Fibers Extracted From Sugarcane and Kenaf Rind. PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF KENAF FIBER-NR BIOCOMPOSITE Kenaf is known as the natural fiber that content highly composition of cellulose and renewable fibers. Woven kenaf mat is a plain weave while bamboo mat is punched mat. Kenaf [etymology: Persian], Hibiscus cannabinus, is a plant in the family Malvaceae also called Deccan hemp and Java jute. hybrid composites; kenaf; bamboo; acoustic properties; vibration; tensile properties; void content, Help us to further improve by taking part in this short 5 minute survey, Effect of Selected Luminescent Layers on CCT, CRI, and Response Times, Evaluation of Mechanical, Physical, and Morphological Properties of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Different Date Palm Fillers, Investigating the Effects of Fiber Reinforced Concrete on the Performance of End-Zone of Pre-Stressed Beams, High Performance Natural Fibre Composites, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Fiber processing is an important factor that affects the physical and mechanical properties of long kenaf fiber. The specimen for tensile testing was prepared with a dimension of 120 mm × 20 mm × 5 mm by using band saw. Generally, the tensile and flexural properties of kenaf reinforced composites, vary depending on the type of fibre, its orientation (random or unidirectional), content and form (fibre or fabric), and the type of blending/plasticizer used. ; Radzi, M.K.F. Effects of kenaf contents and fiber orientation on physical, mechanical, and morphological properties of hybrid laminated composites for vehicle spall liners R. Yahaya Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia The analysis of void content showed that there was not much difference in the void content of hybrid composites, but there was a slight improvement compared to the woven kenaf composite. Even though 7B3K has higher bamboo content compared to BK, it has lower tensile strength and modulus compared BK (55.28 MPa and 5.15 GPa). The alkaline treatment of kenaf fiber may affect not only the surface but also the texture of fiber resulting in the variation of the mechanical and physical properties. The characteristic of the fibre was analysed using a polarised optical microscope and the results show that both treated and untreated Kenaf fibre length, diameter and aspect ratio decreases significantly as pulverise cycle was repeated onto the same fibre batch. Sathishkumar, T.; Naveen, J.; Satheeshkumar, S. Hybrid fiber reinforced polymer composites—A review. The hybridization of woven kenaf/bamboo reduced the void content. The sound absorption coefficient of composites were measured in two conditions: without air gap and with air gap (10, 20, 30 mm). The fibre was chemically treated with both NaOH and Silane to compared its physical properties with the untreated fibre. The tensile, vibration and acoustic properties of composites were evaluated. In this study, kenaf fiber (MR grade) was obtained from the National Kenaf and Tobacco Board of Malaysia. ; Chuah, C.H. The fibers were from top (50.8 mm Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabinus L.) fibres are thermally and alkali treated to enhance the interfacial bond between the fibre-matrix, the mechanical properties of the fibre itself, the fibre-reinforced thermally activated alum sludge ash (AASA) and the nanosilica (NS) blended cementitious composites. Salleh et al. Then, the mould was placed in a hot press at 110 °C for 10 min followed by a cold press for 5 min. Voids in hybrid composites were determined as per ASTM-D-2734-70. The void content was calculated by using following Equations (1)–(4). ; Hamdan, S. Reinforced Oil Palm Fiber Epoxy Composites: An Investigation on Chemical Treatment of Fibers on Acoustical, Morphological, Mechanical and Spectral Properties. [16] examined the effect of water absorption on long kenaf hybrid woven glass using the cold press technique. The effects of alkali treatment on kenaf fiber physical properties under various conditions were explored. ; Sulong, A.B. P. Chow, R. J. Lambert, C. Bowers, and N. McKenzie, “Physical and mechanical properties of composite panels made from kenaf plant fibers and plastics,” in Proceedings of the 2000 International Kenaf Symposium, pp. Application of kenaf fiber has attracted a huge interest in the world due to increased paper consumption and protected tropical forest. Kenaf fiber is a potentially outstanding reinforcing filler in thermo-plastic composites. Physical and mechanical properties were examined. The specific tensile and flexural moduli, for example, of a 50% by volume of kenaf-polypropylene (PP) composite compares favorably with a 40% by weight of glass fiber-PP injection molded composite. Chandradass, J.; Kumar, M.R. Influence of alkaline treatment and fiber loading on the physical and mechanical properties of kenaf/polypropylene composites for variety of applications. This study aims to investigate the void content, tensile, vibration and acoustic properties of kenaf/bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites. Oil Sorbent Material Made From Kenaf Fibers . Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. There are numerous benefits to using natural fibers as a reinforcement including cost-effectiveness, their non-abrasive nature, low energy consumption, and light weight [, The hybridization of natural fiber with another natural fiber or synthetic fiber will combine the advantages of both constituents and result in superior properties. A2 Morphology and Tensile Properties of Biodegradable Composites From Kenaf Fiber and Plasticized Poly(lactic acid) (12th Asian Chemical Congress (12ACC), 23rd – 25th August 2007, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) 209. The kenaf fiber was processed into three particle sizes i.e. It was demonstrated that the hybrid composite with a ratio of 50:50 showed the highest tensile strength and modulus. 9490601 and HiCOE Grant No. MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. The void content will reduce the physical and mechanical properties of the composites. [15] studied the basic characteristics and physical properties of kenaf fiber. For this study, 360 fiber specimens were tested for 24 various conditions of initial treatment and alkaline surface modifications. [. Then, the results were analyzed and reported by using of three methods including regression method, averaging the data and system compliance method. The surface morphology of the fracture surface of the tensile samples was examined by using Hitachi S-3400N scanning electron microscopy (SEM) (Hitachi, Krefeld, Germany) with an acceleration voltage of 10 kV. Yong, C.K. Woven kenaf mats and bamboo fiber mat were used in this study. }, author={Simona Cristina Romanoschi}, year={1998} } ; Amico, S. Layering pattern effects on vibrational behavior of coconut sheath/banana fiber hybrid composites. ; Hassan, A.; Abdallah, E. Bi-layer hybrid biocomposites: Chemical resistant and physical properties. Kenaf-imbedded nonwoven specimens mixed with polypropylene (PP) and low-melt PET (LM PET) fibers were prepared via needle-punching, and their physical properties such as air permeability, water … The sound absorption coefficient for testing without air gap was less than 0.5. Corpus ID: 202950276. Laboratory of Bio composite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia. In addition, the void content of the composites was investigated for the hybrid composites. Different ratios of kenaf to bamboo fibers, such as 70:30(3B7K), 50:50(BK), and 30:70(7B3K), were used to fabricate the hybrid composites. Kwon, H.J. Based on the degradation temperature investigated by TGA, the thermal stability of PP-g-MAH-SM/KF composites was more enhanced than that of PP-g-MAH only. Venkateshwaran, N.; ElayaPerumal, A.; Alavudeen, A.; Thiruchitrambalam, M. Mechanical and water absorption behaviour of banana/sisal reinforced hybrid composites. The percentage ratio of holocellulose content, and of bast and core kenaf fiber was investigated. The sound absorption of the composite depends on several factors such as air flow resistivity, porosity, viscoelasticity, density, thickness and tortuosity [. Boopalan, M.; Niranjanaa, M.; Umapathy, M.J. Study on the mechanical properties and thermal properties of jute and banana fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites. Further, kenaf and bamboo composites were fabricated for the purpose of comparison. Yang, W.; Li, Y. ; Sambu, M.; Latif, H.A. Find support for a specific problem on the support section of our website. ; Jayamani, E.; Heng, S.K. We use cookies on our website to ensure you get the best experience. Woven kenaf hybrid composites of different weave designs of plain and satin and fabric counts of and were manually prepared by a vacuum infusion technique. The study showed that Epoxy was applied on every layer of Kenaf and bamboo mats. Effect of fiber orientation on mechanical properties of kenaf-reinforced polymer composite. The effects of alkali treatment on kenaf fiber physical properties under various conditions were explored. Kenaf fiber/high-density polyethylene/maleic anhydride (MA)-compatibilized composites were melt mixed in a twin-screw extruder and molded using injection molding machine. The physical and mechanical properties of kenaf yarn were measured according to the ASTM D3379-10 standard [26]. Lignin – 17%; Ash – 2.9% to 4.2%. ; Yaakob, M.Y. Further, kenaf and bamboo composites were fabricated for the purpose of comparison. Hemicellulose – Nil. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content and ads. ; Velmurugan, R. Effect of nanoclay addition on vibration properties of glass fibre reinforced vinyl ester composites. Abstract. Hao, A.; Zhao, H.; Chen, J.Y. Abstract. The effects of carbon fibre hybridisation on the thermal properties of woven kenaf-reinforced epoxy composites were studied. Kenaf Properties with reference to Papermaking. Physicothermal properties of the composites were studied at different percentages of compatibilizer contents using various techniques. Abdullah, A.H.; Azharia, A.; Salleh, F.M. Based on the analysis, hybrid composites with ratio 50:50 of kenaf to bamboo were slightly better in terms of their sound absorption coefficient compared to other composites in the study of sound absorption of composites without an air gap. Mechanical performance of oil palm/kenaf fiber-reinforced epoxy-based bilayer hybrid composites. Kenaf and pineapple leaf fibre offered tremendous potential for hybridization. Preparation and Physical Properties of the Biocomposite, Cellulose Diacetate/Kenaf Fiber Sized with Poly(vinyl alcohol) Chang-Kyu Lee, Mi Suk Cho, In Hoi Kim, and Youngkwan Lee* Department of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Korea Jae Do Nam It is made up of an inner woody core and an outer fibrous bark surrounding the core. 360 Fiber tensile test results were analyzed in 3 methods to introduce the best alkaline treatment condition. Woven kenaf hybrid composites of different weave designs of plain and satin and fabric counts of and were manually prepared by a vacuum infusion technique. 0.04 cm. Yahya, M.N. Rajesh, M.; Pitchaimani, J.; Rajini, N. Free Vibration Characteristics of Banana/Sisal Natural Fibers Reinforced Hybrid Polymer Composite Beam. Different ratios of kenaf to bamboo fibers, such as 70:30(3B7K), 50:50(BK), and 30:70(7B3K), were used to fabricate the Soft Handle. The fibre was then sieved to obtain a size less than 500 µm using a Jawaid, M.; Abdul Khalil, H.P.S. The density of kenaf MDF and market MDF were respectively, 0.73 and 0.72 g cm-3. Five replicates were tested in each sample and the average values were reported. Hibiscus cannabinus is in the genus Hibiscus and is native to southern Asia, though its exact origin is unknown.The name also applies to the fibre obtained from this plant. ; Sunthornvarabhas, J.; Park, J.W. In this study, an impact hammer (Kistler model 9722A500) was used to perform the modal analysis as shown in. The weight ratios of kenaf/bamboo were 30:70, 50:50 and 70:30. The effects of various alkaline treatment conditions on kenaf fiber were investigated. The statements, opinions and data contained in the journals are solely The hybridization of woven kenaf and bamboo showed an improvement in overall properties. The physical-mechanical properties, such as color, tensile strength, and moisture regain (MR), are the main characteristics that influence the processing and performance on the final products from kenaf fiber. The samples were tested according to the ASTM D3039 using 30 kN Bluehill INSTRON 5567 universal Testing machine (Instron, Shakopee, USA). The plain woven kenaf fibre was prepared and cut to fabricate composite samples according to the ASTM standards. The composites were made using the hand lay-up method. Kenaf Fibers and Composites covers the breadth of these exciting materials, from raw material preparation to application in a variety of products. Kenaf composite and bamboo composite were fabricated as controls. the physical and mechanical properties of kenaf(K)/bamboo(B) fiber mat reinforced epoxy hybrid composites. Kenaf, bamboo, and kenaf/bamboo hybrid composites were prepared using the hand lay-up method at 40% wt total fiber loading. KENAF ECO FIBERS ITALY S.P.A. Main characteristics of the kenaf core and the hemp core. Bakri, M.K.B. Bhd., Malaysia (as shown in Figure 1). The specimens were first dried in an oven at 60 C for 24 h to remove the moisture in the specimen. Hence, hybrid kenaf/bamboo composites exhibited less void content, as well as improved tensile, vibration and acoustic properties. 2.5. Kumar, K.S. Sound absorption coefficient of natural fibres hybrid reinforced polyester composites. The sustainable properties of kenaf include [19], [22]: • Kenaf plant absorbs carbon dioxide from the air at a significantly high rate • Kenaf plant absorbs nitrogen and phosphorous from the soil • It is easily recycled Due to the light weight of kenaf fiber composites, the fuel consumption and emission are improved especially in A. Physical and mechanical properties of kenaf fiber; namely, length, diameter, density, water absorption, tensile strength and Young’ modulus were observed experimentally. The composites were fabricated using melt mixing, extrusion and compression moulding processes. In kenaf fiber density, it was found that a small increase of kenaf density value after alkali treatment compared to untreated kenaf fiber. ; Almeida, J.R.M. Others – 5% to 15%. This study aims to investigate the void content, tensile, vibration and acoustic properties of kenaf/bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites. Further, kenaf and bamboo composites were fabricated for the purpose of comparison. ; Haniffah, W.H. Master’s Thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, 1998. Kenaf fiber is produced from the bast of a plant named Hibiscus Cannabinus. Research in 2012 shows that the kenaf bast fiber encounters an excellent flexural strength and good tensile strength when compared to the other kenaf fiber parts (El-Shekeil et al. The ratio of fiber to polylactic acid was set at 60:40 with 1:1 ratio between kenaf and empty fruit bunch fibers. Mariatti, J.; Nasir, M.; Ismail, H. Preliminary Studies of Woven Thermoplastic Composites. Elongation at break indicates the damage tolerance of composites [, Among all the composites, BK has the highest tensile modulus. 2. Introduction Fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) are widely used these days due to its excellent mechanical and physical properties. Kenaf is herbaceous annual plant with a single, straight un-branched stem that grows to a height 4 to 6 metres or 12 to 20 ft. and a diameter of 25 - 50 mm or 1 to 2 inch over a 5 to 7 months growing season in a variety of climatic conditions. Kenaf, bamboo and hybrid composites were fabricated using the hand lay-up method. Can be either lightweight or heavyweight. Properties of a natural fiber (kenaf fiber) were determined. Albuquerque, D.A. Many researchers have presented work related to the properties of kenaf fiber composites. Zweben, C. Tensile strength of hybrid composites. The gauge length used was 60 mm and testing speed was set at 5 mm/min. Kenaf is one of the allied fibres of jute and shows similar characteristics. In addition, 3B7K had the highest damping factor compared to other composites. Table 1 lists the properties. Hybridization of kenaf fiber with bamboo has improved the natural frequency compared to woven kenaf and bamboo composites. Alkali treatment was known as one commonly used treatment for natural fiber and obtained a good fiber matrix adhesion, thermal and mechanical properties of composite. We suggest the use of kenaf/bamboo hybrid composites for non-load bearing structures where noise control and sound absorbing properties are prime requirements. The development of sound absorbing materials using natural bamboo fibers. A2 Morphology and Tensile Properties of Biodegradable Composites From Kenaf Fiber and Plasticized Poly(lactic acid) (12th Asian Chemical Congress (12ACC), 23rd – 25th August 2007, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) 209. 2012). PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF KENAF FIBER-NR BIOCOMPOSITE Kenaf is known as the natural fiber that content highly composition of cellulose and renewable fibers. The physical-mechanical properties, such as color, tensile strength, and moisture regain (MR), are the main characteristics that influence the processing and performance on the final products from kenaf fiber. 2.1.1 The uses of Kenaf and kenaf products 5 2.2 Kenaf Biocomposite 6 2.3 Synthetic rubber 8 2.4 Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) 9 2.4.1 Physical Properties of Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) 9 2.4.2 Uses of Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) 11 2.5 Kenaf as filler 12 CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY 3.1 Materials 13 3.2 The equipment 13 3.3 Sample preparation 14 Introducing an air gap improved the sound absorption coefficient of all composites. Table 1 shows the mechanical properties, surface rough-ness and fiber dimensions of the bacterial retted stem length kenaf fibers. In general, the elongation at break properties of the composites decreased when 10 wt% of kenaf fiber was added and the value was gradually reduced with more addition of kenaf fiber. Please note that many of the page functionalities won't work as expected without javascript enabled. performed the experiment and wrote the manuscript with input from M.J.; J.N. The aim of this work is to study the effect of kenaf volume content and fiber orientation on tensile and flexural properties of kenaf/Kevlar hybrid composites. Result from the study found that the average diameter of untreated kenaf fiber was 67.6 μm, the density was 1.2 g/cm3 and the tensile strength was 780 MPa. The samples were coated with a thin layer of gold prior to morphological analysis in order to obtain clear images. Physical Properties of the PP/kenaf/MWCNT Composites The water absorption test was conducted using the samples (dimensions of 30 mm 30 mm 2 mm) obtained from the feedstock of the PP/kenaf/MWCNT composite with di erent compositions. Effect of wettability and ageing conditions on the physical and mechanical properties of uniaxially oriented jute-roving-reinforced polyester composites. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. Tensile properties of kenaf fiber due to various conditions of chemical fiber surface modifications. analyzed the data and corrected the manuscript. A3 Preparation and Properties of Kenaf Bast Fiber Filled Plasticized Poly(lactic acid) Composites This study aims to investigate the void content, tensile, vibration and acoustic properties of kenaf/bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites. This study evaluated the physical and mechanical properties of kenaf(K)/bamboo(B) fiber mat reinforced epoxy hybrid composites. Fiber mat reinforced epoxy hybrid composites were fabricated using melt mixing, extrusion and compression moulding techniques authors are to. Prime requirements the hand lay-up method at 40 % wt total fiber loading on tensile flexural. 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