Effect of Short Glass Fiber Reinforcement on Physical, Mechanical Properties and Fire Performance of Wood Plastic Composites

Aim of study: This study aimed to improve some physical, mechanical properties, and fire resistance wood-plastic composites (WPCs) with short glass fiber reinforcement (SGFR). Materials Methods: The WPCs were reinforced different ratios (SGF). effect on the water absorption (WA), thickness swelling (TS) as physical flexural strength, modulus elasticity, tensile strength properties determined. performance was also evaluated by limit oxygen index (LOI) test. Main results: improved properties. WA TS values decreased increasing content. Flexural increased up 28%, while 24% for strength. There a substantial enhancement in elasticity (up 122%). WPCs. Highlights: higher could be obtained synthetic