Research Article

Finite Element Method-Based Spherical Indentation Analysis of Jute/Sisal/Banana-Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforced Composites

Table 1

Physio-mechanical properties of fibers and matrix.

Fiber/matrixDensity (g/cm3)Tensile strength-Y (MPa)Tensile modulus-E (MPa)Poisson’s ratioReference

Banana1.3560017.850.30[39]
Sisal1.4556710.40.32[39]
Jute1.3-1.45393-80013-26.50.31[40]
Polypropylene0.9270.80.41[41]