Research Article

Water Absorption, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Fiber with Chopped Glass Fiber Filler-Reinforced Polyester Composites

Table 2

Mechanical properties of E-glass fiber [34].

PropertiesValue

Density (g/cm3)2.7
Tensile strength (MPa), @ 23°C1725
Young’s modulus (GPa), @ 23°C72.3
Refractive index1.557
Thermal coef. Of expansion range5.4 × 10−6 in./in./°C
Elongation4.8%