Abstract

Natural fibers are a more environmentally sustainable and cost-effective alternative to synthetic fibers. Hybrid composites made from both natural and synthetic fibers have gained popularity due to improved mechanical properties and cost-effectiveness. In this study, we have investigated the mechanical behavior of flax/glass/epoxy and flax/bamboo/epoxy hybrid composites under tensile load utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software ABAQUS. Flax/bamboo/epoxy hybrid composites were compared to flax/glass/epoxy composites using FEA software to evaluate their layup configurations. The result reveals that flax/bamboo/epoxy composite deforms less than flax/glass/epoxy composite for the same layup patterns and force applied. The maximum modulus of elasticity of flax/bamboo/epoxy was found 9616.31 MPa which is better compared to the flax/glass/epoxy composite. So, it is possible to use flax, bamboo, and epoxy composites as a more affordable and eco-friendly option instead of flax, glass, and epoxy composites. The use of flax/bamboo/epoxy composites is a viable option in manufacturing various automotive parts like door panels, instrument panels, armrests, headrests, and seat shells.