A study on hardness and flexural properties of kapok/sisal composites

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Volumn 28, Issue 16, 2009, Pages 2035-2044

  Venkata Reddy, G ^a   Venkata Naidu, S ^a   Shobha Rani, T ^a  

^a Sri Krishana Devaraya University   (India)

Author keywords

Flexural properties; Hardness; Kapok and sisal fabrics; Polyester composites

Indexed keywords

ALKALI TREATMENT; FLEXURAL PROPERTIES; HYBRID COMPOSITES; KAPOK AND SISAL FABRICS; MAXIMUM STRENGTH; NATURAL FIBER COMPOSITES; POLYESTER COMPOSITES; RESIN MATRIX; SISAL FIBERS; VOLUME RATIO;

BENDING STRENGTH; FABRICS; HARDNESS; RESINS;

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES;

EID: 68849124651     PISSN: 07316844     EISSN: 15307964     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0731684408091682     Document Type: Article

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