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The characteristics of Coconut Fiber-Based Composites And Sugar Fiber-Based Composites Asfarizal
Jurnal Teknik Mesin Vol 6 No 1 (2016): Jurnal Teknik Mesin Vol.6 No.1 April 2016
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (LP2M) - ITP

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21063/jtm.2016.v6.i1.24-31

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Composites made from natural plant fibers that are environmentally friendly is now more attractive, lighter weight, the number of abundant, renewable, competitive prices has encouraged the use of a broad field of engineering, building interiors and clothing. The characteristics of each fiber is highly variable and influenced by the maturity of fiber materials, processing into fiber, perlakauan after so fibers and fiber treatment. Known properties of fiber can help choose the method that is right and good to be applied in the manufacturing process of composite. Pretreatment, composition and matrix settings, select the type of adhesive is a method that is widely used to obtain physical and mechanical properties superior but physical properties and mechanical produced highly variable and not consistent.
Effect of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber Length on Flexural Performance and Macrostructure of Palmfiber Reinforced Concrete Vantri, Vedrix; Asfarizal
Jurnal Teknik Mesin Vol 15 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Teknik Mesin Vol.15 No.1 April 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (LP2M) - ITP

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21063/jtm.2025.v15.i1.40-46

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This study investigates the influence of fiber length of oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) on the flexural performance and macrostructure of Palmfiber Reinforced Concrete (PRC) as a sustainable alternative to Glassfiber Reinforced Concrete (GRC). EFB fibers were selected due to their availability, environmental benefits, and potential to improve the mechanical properties of lightweight concrete. Five fiber lengths (3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 cm) were incorporated into PRC specimens. Flexural tests revealed that 5 cm fibers achieved the highest flexural strength of 11.78 kg/cm², while 4 cm fibers provided the maximum modulus of elasticity at 162.2 kg/cm². Macrostructural observations indicated satisfactory fiber–matrix bonding in most specimens; however, variations in fiber distribution and manual compaction affected overall performance. These findings demonstrate that fiber length significantly impacts the mechanical behavior of PRC, emphasizing the need for optimized production techniques to ensure consistent material quality.