Development of Hybrid Composite Materials Reinforced with Natural and Synthetic Fibers to Enhance the Structural Performance of Mechanical Components
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55927/fjsr.v5i9.63Keywords:
Hybrid Composites, Natural Fibers, Synthetic Fibers, Mechanical Properties, Structural PerformanceAbstract
The increasing need for lightweight, strong, and sustainable materials is driving the development of hybrid composites for mechanical components. This study developed epoxy-based hybrid composites reinforced with rattan natural fibers and E-glass synthetic fibers. The laboratory experiment used 30 laminate units divided into five groups, six units each, with a total fiber fraction of 30%. Data were obtained through tensile, flex, impact, and density testing, then analyzed using descriptive statistics, One-Way ANOVA, and Tukey HSD. he results showed that rattan/E-glass hybrid composites improved tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact resistance compared with single-fiber composites. These findings confirm the potential of hybrid composites as lightweight structural materials for mechanical components.
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