Authors : Alfarezi Audy Nugraha; Erwin siahaan; Sobron Yamin Lubis

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10416883

Abstract : Technological developments in the use of composites are an important alternative in meeting society's needs, especially in the field of materials that require high quality and superior mechanical properties. Composites consist of fibers and resins, where the fibers serve as reinforcement and the resin acts as a binder. This mixture produces a composite material with superior mechanical properties and characteristics compared to a single material. The main advantages of composites include corrosion resistance, light weight, and high mechanical strength. Fiber, as the main component of composites, can be divided into synthetic fibers and natural fibers. Synthetic fibers are produced through chemical synthesis, while natural fibers are produced from living organisms. Apart from having different characteristics, natural fibers also have environmental advantages with natural degradation capabilities and lower costs compared to synthetic fibers.

Keywords : Mechanical properties, characteristics, composites, fibers and resins.