Study on the flexural and impact properties of short okra natural fiber reinforced epoxy matrix composites

Abstract EN

The okra natural fiber reinforc ed e poxy matrix composite s were prepare d by hand-lay -up.

The weight fractions of okra fiber are (1, 3, 6, 9, and 12% by weight wt).

The flexural properties and impac t re sistance of composites were determine d by the flexural and impact tests.

The maximum modulus of elasticity is (844.93 MPa) at the we ight fraction of (12 % wt) of okra fiber, comparison with (91.25 MPa) for virgin epoxy material.

The maximum impac t energy is (0.75 J) at the weight fraction of I(12 % wt) of okra fibe r, c omparison with (0.05 J) for virgin epoxy material.