Mechanical properties of polyester composite reinforced fibers hybrid bamboo - Musa acuminata stem fiber as raw material of rear bumper vehicle

In the present study fiber hybrid (bamboo and Musa acuminata stem fibers (MASF) were reinforced polyester composite, for enhancing mechanical properties. The natural composite has gained its importance due to low cost, substitute artificial fiber, price, able reduce sound, environmentally friendly, a density, good fit ability absorb impact energy. It’s possible use it as vehicle accessory such rear bumper vehicle. This aims investigate tensile stress-strain, elasticity modulus microstructure of fracture fiberglass bamboo MASF hybrid. Polyester matrix type 157 is used BQTN G3253T, MEKPO catalyst. properties test was carried out by universal testing machine (UTM) instrument, observing occurrence using scanning electron microscope (SEM). specimens produced vacuum infusion method. results this indicate that addition more outer layer content can increase strength, composites with woven, random arrangement better than fiber. So in manufacture provide strength modulus. configuration also value on specimen compared outside. each there are long pulled out. diameter reinforcement larger so load transfer not effective MASF.