STUDY OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF BANANA-COIR HYBRID COMPOSITE USING EXPERIMENTAL AND FEM TECHNIQUES
The use of natural fibers as reinforcement in polymers has gained importance in recent years due to their eco-friendly nature. Thus, an investigation has been undertaken on banana-coir, which is a natural fiber abundantly available in India. Natural fibers are not only strong and lightweight, but al...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universiti Malaysia Pahang
2013-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://jmes.ump.edu.my/images/Volume_4/19_Hariprasad%20et%20al.pdf |