Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Unprocessed Banana Fiber Composite Laminates

In this research, the mechanical characterization of BFRC thru epoxy resin as the matrix is given priority. Composite laminates be situated formed via the hand layup method, a popular method in research because of the issue ease and affordability. Mechanical tests that are tensile, flexural, and compression were performed following ASTM standards for consistency and dependability in the results. Specimens were subjected to testing on a Universal Testing Machine (UTM) to find out their load-bearing capacity. The experimental data so collected were then analyzed numerically using ANSYS, with the bi-directionality of the banana fibers simulated with [0°/90°] fiber orientation. This permitted precise modeling of the performance of the composite material beneath different frightened conditions. The experimental and numerical results were found to compare well with each other, confirming the simulation model and the efficacy of the experimental results. This experimental-numerical methodology forms a sound foundation for the exploration of the viability of banana fiber composites in real-world applications. The findings illustrate that BFRCs can provide acceptable mechanical performance, which indicates their viability as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fiber composites, particularly in applications that value sustainability and cost-efficiency.