Paper Title
Experimental Studies on Hybrid Epoxy Matrix Composite

Abstract
Jute and sisal fibers are the most potential natural fibers to produce composites currently used for industrial structures and as bio-materials. In the present investigation jute and sisal fibrous mat is reinforced in an epoxy matrix by manual layup technique to produce a hybrid composite. The composite is tested for tensile strength and impact strength. The fabricated composite with [00/00] orientation of fibers exhibited higher tensile strength than that of composite with [00/900] orientation of fibers.The energy absorbing capacity of later was high than the former type of composite. The scanning electron microscopy image of thefractured specimensrevealed that de-bonding between fiber matrix interface and void nucleation growth are the major factors influencing failure of the material. key words- jute fiber, sisal fiber, hand layup, impact and void nucleation