Development and Testing Of Jute Fiber Epoxy Composites

Abstract

Nowadays environment factor grasps major attention in selection of materials. Natural fiber composite is one such material meeting those requirements due to its bio-degradable and sustainable properties. So, it is the need of the hour to work on the biodegradable materials like natural composites.  This paper highlights the preparation and testing of a natural composite called Jute fiber-epoxy composite. Hand lay-up is the technique used in this work to develop the composites, by putting them on an open type mould made of plywood. Both single ply and double ply composites are prepared and compared under different mechanical loads. It is observed that the prepared composite showed better strength under different mechanical conditions.