The evaluation of the mechanical properties of glass, kenaf, and honeycomb fiber-reinforced composite

Abstract The development of hybrid composite materials using honeycomb structure, typically a lightweight material, is commonly used in aircraft structures. However, the use with natural or synthetic remains unexplored literature. Therefore, this study aims to partially replace fiber, woven glass fiber kenaf and core. An experimental analysis investigated mechanical strength three different compositions glass, kenaf, for structural application purposes. properties sample were evaluated through tensile, flexural, impact strength, morphological damage was observed scanning electron microscopy. results showed that composition GKGKG laminate highest tensile (147.64 MPa) modulus (3.9 GPa), while GKHKG good flexural (219.03 (11.47 GPa). In terms properties, there slight difference energy level (20–30 J) by GKHKG, showing optimal configuration newly developed material. conclusion, new promising semi-structural light-weight applications.