Research Article

Influence of Fiber Orientation on Impact Resistance Behavior of Woven Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composite

Table 2

Sample orientation, volume fraction, and their property.

Orientation typeVolume fraction (wt%)Constituent of compositeAbsorbed energy (J)Impact strength (N/m)

30°/60°40 : 6040% by wt of fiber0.72241.33
30°/45°40 : 6040% by wt of fiber0.78261.33
0°/90°40 : 6040% by wt of fiber0.91302
45°/45°40 : 6040% by wt of fiber1.03342.67