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@article{191678,
        author = {Mr. SUNIL H V and Dr. E. BASAVARAJ},
        title = {Investigation on Hardness Properties, Moisture Absorption and Structural Analysis of Hybrid Polymer Composites},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {7531-7538},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191678},
        abstract = {In this research article, the easily available natural fiber like Areca Sheath, Coconut Shell and Jute was used as a reinforcement material. The reinforcement was considered in the range of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%. Initially the natural fibers like Areca, Coconut Shell, and Jute were collected from local regions and allowed it to dry for more than one week to remove unwanted moisture. Later that natural fiber was chopped into small pieces and exposed to mill to make a macro size particle. The Epoxy LY556 was used as a matrix and Hand Lay Up technique was adopted to prepare the Hybrid Composites. Four Combination of Hybrid Composites (Sample H1, H2, H3, H4) were prepared for testing. The Physical Properties like Hardness Test was conducted on Hybrid Composites. Water Absorption test was conducted by immersing a sample in a water for more than 300 Hours. Structural Analysis were carried out using Ansys by considering individual material like Areca, Coconut Shell and Jute to find Von Mises stress. The results show that as the reinforcement weight fraction increases, the hardness value increases. In moisture test, as the reinforcement percentage increases, Composite absorb more water.i.e. for 20% reinforcement, composites absorb water up to 288 hours and later remains constant. The maximum Von – Mise’s stress was found for Coconut Shell material (5.746×106 N/m2), whereas for jute material minimum Von – Mise’s stress was found.},
        keywords = {D – Shore Hardness Test, Hybrid Polymer Composites, Natural Fiber, Structural Analysis},
        month = {January},
        }