A REVIEW- Mechanical Testing of Hybrid Composite

Abstract

Composite materials have occupied major part in current era due to its light weight, good stiffness, high
specific strength and flexible nature. Natural fibers will take a major role in the emerging “green” economy based on
energy efficiency, the use of renewable materials in polymer products, industrial processes that reduce carbon emissions
and recyclable materials that minimize waste. These fibers are completely renewable, environmental friendly, high specific
strength, non-abrasive, low cost, and bio-degradability. Due to these characteristics, natural fibers have recently become
attractive to researchers and scientists as an alternative method for fibers reinforced composites. This review paper
summarized the history of natural fibers and its applications. Also, this paper focused on different mechanical testing of
natural fibers (such as banana, hemp, jute, bamboo and sisal) and glass fiber.
Keywords: Nature fibers, Glass fibers, Polymer, Hybrid Composites, tensile test, flexural test, impact test.