Effect Of Fiber Loading Research Articles

Effect of fiber loading on the mechanical, morphological, and dynamic mechanical characteristics of Calamus tenuis fiber reinforced epoxy composites

AbstractThis research delves into incorporating Calamus tenuis fibers as reinforcing material in polymer composites, conducting a thorough analysis of their viscoelastic, mechanical, and morphological attributes. Employing the hand layup method, Calamus tenuis fiber‐reinforced epoxy composites were crafted across a range of fiber loadings from 0 to 25 wt% with 5 wt% increments. Results highlight significant enhancements in mechanical attributes upon the incorporation of Calamus tenuis fibers into the matrix. Notably, the composite with 10 wt% Calamus tenuis fibers emerges as the top performer, showcasing unparalleled mechanical strength compared to neat epoxy. It achieves the highest tensile strength (21.08 ± 1.03 MPa) and tensile modulus (2.84 ± 0.09 GPa), along with the utmost flexural strength (63.31 ± 1.05 MPa) and flexural modulus (3.12 ± 0.16 GPa). Furthermore, it demonstrates remarkable impact strength (9.40 ± 0.40 J/cm2), emphasizing its resilience. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis confirms enhanced fiber‐matrix adhesion in the 10 wt% composite. Additionally, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) results reveal enhancements in storage and loss modulus, with the 10 wt% composites exhibiting the highest values. However, the damping factor decreases with the inclusion of Calamus tenuis fibers. Overall, a 10 wt% fiber loading is deemed ideal for enhancing the mechanical and dynamic properties of epoxy composites.Highlights Utilized Calamus tenuis fibers as reinforcing materials in epoxy composites. Investigated the mechanical, morphological, and viscoelastic properties. Calamus tenuis fibers boost epoxy composite mechanical traits significantly. SEM confirms improved fiber‐matrix adhesion in 10 wt% composite. DMA highlights elevated storage and loss modulus in 10 wt% composites.

Influential reinforcement parameters, elemental mapping, topological analysis and mechanical performance of lignocellulosic date palm/epoxy composites for improved sustainable materials

The value of biomaterials for green products has begun to develop more ecofriendly and renewable sustainable materials for a better circular economy and to reduce carbon footprints. This work presents integrated investigations of the lignocellulosic date palm/epoxy composites at various reinforcement condition parameters for sustainable structural materials where elemental mapping, topological analysis, and mechanical performance have been performed. Mapping energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy was utilized to assess the composite composition properly. Elemental mapping and a scanning electron microscope were employed to evaluate the chemical composition of the composites. The mechanical performance of the produced composites was also explored in terms of ultimate tensile strength, tensile modulus, elongation at break, and impact energy properties. The effects of fiber loading, fiber length, and fiber width (as long fiber, short fiber, and long-thin fiber) were investigated for the date palm fiber/epoxy composites. Results have revealed that the composite behavior was affected by several influential reinforcement parameters. The energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy maps by C–K, O–K, Si–K, K-K, and Ca-K demonstrated that the composites contain mainly carbon, silicon, and oxygen. It was evident that the modulus of elasticity property of short fiber composites exhibits an increasing trend with higher fiber content, even at 35 wt%. Moreover, the enhancement of tensile strength for the short fiber size composites reached 72.5 %. However, such tensile strength of thin fiber size/epoxy composites achieved 135.7 % at 25 wt% indicating superior development of this mechanical property. The long date palm fiber composites demonstrated the best value of modulus of elasticity and the maximum impact energy of 15.3 kJ/m2 attained at 25 wt%, which is about 112.5 % enhancement. Scan electron microscope was capable of confirming that broken fibers were not separated from the matrix indicating the good adhesion between the fiber and the matrix that supports their good mechanical performance.

Injection molded lightweight composites from tea-stem fiber and polypropylene: Effect of fiber loading on forming properties and cell structure

China boasts abundant tea resources and substantial production output. To facilitate the high-value utilization of by-products generated during tea production, such as tea stems, thereby reducing resource wastage, this study pioneered the preparation of tea-stem fiber-reinforced polypropylene (TF/PP) composites through microcellular injection and conventional molding processes. The effects of tea-stem fiber (TF) content on the formability of foamed and unfoamed composites were compared and analyzed. The findings reveal that the inclusion of TFs fostered the crystallization of polymer chains, decreased the flowability of the composites in their molten state, and enhanced the density, surface hydrophilicity, and thermal stability of the molded composites. In the unfoamed state, composites with 20 wt%, 40 wt%, and 30 wt% TF content exhibited optimal tensile (35.92 MPa), flexural (58.43 MPa), and impact (6.49 KJ/m2) strength, respectively. Upon foaming, composites with TF contents of 30 wt%, 40 wt%, and 30 wt% demonstrated superior tensile (32.84 MPa), flexural (51.31 MPa), and impact (6.94 KJ/m2) strength, respectively. A 30 % TF content in foamed composites yielded the best reinforcement effect, creating an ideal balance of internal interactions. This resulted in mechanical properties that were close to or even exceeded those of unfoamed PP while reducing the density by nearly 6 %. The results from this study contribute towards the high-value application of tea by-products, promoting the development of the global tea economy.

Analysis of the Effects of Fiber Loading on the Mechanical Behavior of Jute Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites

Natural fiber-reinforced composites are becoming a growing trend because of their affordability, sustainability, abundant natural source, and minimal environmental effect. It has also shown to be an effective replacement of synthetic fiber, particularly in the transportation and construction sectors as ceiling, paneling, partition etc. In this study the jute fiber (Hessian Cloth) reinforced (10% to 50% fiber content by weight) Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) composite were made by compression molding technique to understand the effect of fiber loading on mechanical properties of two different thermoplastic composite materials. For jute fabric-reinforced thermoplastic composites, it was discovered that with 30 % fiber loading with PP and PE yielded the best results. It was found that the mechanical properties of the composites enhanced significantly with 30 % fiber content with PP and PE thermoplastic matrixes in contrast to 10% and 20% fiber content composites. However, increasing the fiber content over 30%, dramatically decrease the mechanical properties of the composite samples. The relationship between Tensile Strength (TS), Bending Strength (BS), Impact Strength (IS) and Tensile Modulus (TM), Bending Modulus (BM) was examined, along with water resistance properties for both composites. Additionally, the jute-reinforced polypropylene (PP) composite showed superior mechanical capabilities compared to the jute-polyethylene (PE) composite. This suggests that it could be a suitable replacement for the toy manufacturing, home or garden furniture, automotive and interior construction industries in the future.

Theoretical study of the effect of orientations and fibre volume on the thermal insulation capability of reinforced polymer composites

Abstract In industry, synthetic fibre reinforcements are popular due to their cost-effectiveness and lightweight nature. However, the non-reusability and non-degradability have raised environmental concerns and prompted scientists to explore more environmentally friendly alternatives. Natural fibres are being investigated as potential replacements to address these issues and promote sustainability. This study investigated the effect of fibre loading and orientation on the heat conductivity of polymer resins using a finite element-based numerical model developed in our previous research. The numerical analysis was conducted in ANSYS® modelling and simulation using glass and sisal fibres in combination with three distinct matrix materials (epoxy, polyester, and vinyl ester). Different orientations (parallel, perpendicular, 45°, and normal) and volume of fibre fractions (20–35%) were used for the analysis. The properties of the materials were incorporated into the ANSYS Engineering database, and the composite model was divided into five segments to analyse the heat transfer. The thermal boundary condition was implemented by keeping one side of the cylinder at 120°C. The results showed that the thermal conductivity of the composites decreased as the volume fraction of natural fibres increased. Epoxy-based composites exhibited better insulation performance than polyester and vinyl ester-based composites. This study demonstrated the potential of using natural fibres to improve the thermal insulation properties of composites.

Thermo-Mechanical, Structural, and Biodegradability Properties of Water Hyacinth and Sheep Wool Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Polypropylene Composites

Hybrid fiber reinforcements can incorporate a wider array of qualities than single fiber reinforcement. Instead of synthetic fibers, applying plant and animal-based organic materials as reinforcement in polymer matrix offers certain benefits, such as low price, greater availability, and better biodegradability. In the present study, water hyacinth fiber and sheep wool fiber reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites were fabricated at three different (5, 10, and 15 wt.%) fiber loading. The effect of fiber loading on thermo-mechanical, structural, and biodegradability properties was subsequently investigated. The manufacturing process of the composite material was carried out with utmost consideration for biodegradability, since polypropylene, the primary constituent, is not inherently biodegradable. The insertion of fibers into the polypropylene matrix showed variance in properties of different aspects. The tensile strength of the composites displayed a downward trajectory (from 25 to 10 MPa) with a 15% increase in fiber loading due to voids, and fiber dispersion, while impact strength exhibited an opposite trend (from 25 to 32 J/m). Except for hardness, all the mechanical properties degraded slightly after the employment of the reinforcement. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic analysis revealed the movement of typical peaks and the appearance of new peaks demonstrating the bonding between the fiber and the matrix. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that the thermal degradation temperature of the composites improved at maximum fiber loading. On the other hand, the goal of achieving biodegradability has been succeeded by the implementation of a combination of plant and animal-based fibers as biodegradability of the manufactured composites thrives with increasing fiber content for the presence of cellulosic bonds, as evident from the FTIR spectrum. Even though some properties of the hybrid composite declined slightly with increasing fiber loading, the other characteristics, including service temperature and biodegradability experienced a prospective advancement. Hence, the 15% fiber-loaded composite was found to be a potential candidate in terms of slightly high temperature and environment-friendly applications.

Enhancing mechanical properties of natural fiber composites: a study on the effects of fiber loading and filler addition

In this research, we conducted an extensive analysis of two distinct composite materials: NWBF/EP (nonwoven banana fiber/epoxy) and NWBF/EP/WNP (nonwoven banana fiber/epoxy with walnut powder). These composites were meticulously engineered, utilizing epoxy as the matrix, nonwoven banana fiber as the primary reinforcement, and walnut powder as the secondary reinforcement. Our investigation unveiled that the NWBF/EP/WNP hybrid composite exhibits superior mechanical properties in comparison to the NWBF/EP composite. Notably, the BW4 hybrid composite demonstrated a substantial increase in tensile strength, reaching an impressive 76.7 MPa. This enhancement underscores the potential for augmenting composite stiffness by elevating the WNP ratio up to a specific threshold, though exceeding this threshold leads to a reduction in epoxy resin content. Furthermore, our study revealed substantial improvements in flexural strength as WNP was introduced, with a noteworthy 5.8% rise at a 5% weight percent WNP loading. The pinnacle of flexural strength, 43.6 MPa, was achieved at a 20% weight percent loading. Impact toughness also displayed significant improvements, with the highest impact strength (5.2 J) observed in BW3. This highlights the potential for enhancing the toughness of the hybrid composite within a defined WNP weight percent range. We also gained valuable insights into hardness, void fraction, and the influence of walnut powder. The addition of walnut powder increased void fraction, reduced density, and enhanced various mechanical properties. Our evaluation of wear performance emphasized the pivotal role of factors such as sliding velocity, fiber content, sliding distance, and normal load. In conclusion, this research not only elucidates the mechanical advantages of the NWBF/WNP/epoxy hybrid composite but also offers critical insights for potential applications. The findings underscore the potential of these hybrid composites to serve as sustainable and competitive alternatives to synthetic fiber products in a range of engineering and manufacturing contexts.

Characterization of polymer matrix with Tectona grandis and tamarind natural fiber hybrid composite

Tectona Grandis wood dust and tamarind fruit fibers belong to natural fibers. This paper discusses strengthening effect of reinforcements Tectona Grandis wood dust and tamarind fruit fiber in a hybrid green composite with epoxy resin-based polymer matrix. Reinforcements are varied for 40%, 50% and 60% with the fibers blended in random orientation. The effects of fibre loading are investigated on mechanical characteristics such as tensile-compression, impact, and hardness. Numerical analysis of the composite is carried out by using Ansys workbench V14.5 and mechanical properties are compared with experimental results. Mechanical properties are found have improved significantly with the percentage of reinforcements.

Effects of fiber loadings and lengths on mechanical properties of Sansevieria Cylindrica fiber reinforced natural rubber biocomposites

In this present investigation, Sansevieria cylindrica fiber was used as a reinforcement in a natural rubber matrix. Various biocomposite samples with different fiber contents (lengths and loadings) were fabricated, using compression molding process and vulcanizing technique by maintaining the temperature around 150 °C. From the results obtained, mechanical properties: tensile strength, modulus elongation at break and tear strength of 10.44 MPa, 2.36 MPa, 627.59% and 34.99 N respectively, were obtained from the optimum composite sample with length and loading of 6 mm and 20 wt% composition, respectively. The maximum hardness was observed at 76.85 Shore A from the composite sample of 6 mm and 40 wt%. The optimum properties can be attributed to the presence of strong interfacial adhesion between the Sansevieria cylindrica fiber and the natural rubber matrix. The mechanisms of failure of the biocomposites at their interfaces were examined and analyzed, using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The micrographs obtained from SEM further confirmed that the Sansevieria cylindrica fibers were surrounded with more amount of natural rubber which can exhibit strong interfacial bonding between fiber and matrix. The optimal composites of this work can be used in general, abrasion resistant conveyor belt.

Effect of fibre loading on mechanical properties of jute fibre bundle reinforced gypsum composites

Gypsum plasterboards are widely used in interior decoration like false ceilings, wall partitioning etc. The main component of this plasterboard is gypsum, which is a mineral material. These boards contain poor mechanical strength with lower durability. The addition of natural fibres in these plasterboards can be useful to achieve better mechanical properties. Since Jute fibre is abundant in Bangladesh and its usability in reinforced composites is well established, for this reason, jute fibre was selected to do the research. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of jute fibre on the mechanical properties of the gypsum plasterboard. To make this board, Plaster of Paris and water were thoroughly mixed to make a suspension first. Different fibre loadings of 2, 4, 6, and 8% were incorporated into gypsum composites. Reinforcement of 6% fibre provided the highest tensile properties, but 8% fibre loading showed inferior tensile and flexural properties. Impact test results showed a gradually improving nature with fibre loading, and hardness values showed a decreasing trend in hardness with higher fibre loading. FTIR results and SEM images confirmed that no significant chemical bonding took place in the composites, instead, the composite depended mainly on the mechanical bonding among the reins crystals and between the fibre and gypsum matrix.

Ultrasonic welding of banana fiber based HDPE composites with energy directors

Joints are an integral element of any product and a source of failure under different loading environments. The current experimental investigation explores in detail the ultrasonic welding behavior of banana fiber/HDPE composites. The effect of fiber loading, type of energy directors and process parameters has been investigated on the mechanical and thermal behavior of the welded joints. The comparative assessment has been supported by the results of the dynamic mechanical analysis and the thermal conductivity of the fibers and HDPE. The mechanism of heat generation during welding process has been discussed. The TGA, DTG, DSC and FESEM analysis has been performed to substantiate the results. Composite adherends welded at optimum level of welding parameters with cross energy director profile depicted better load bearing characteristics. The short fibers also participated in the diffusion mechanism during welding. TGA and DTG results showed no significant effect on thermal stability of composites post welding.

Study the effects of fiber loading and orientation on the tensile properties of date palm fiber-reinforced polyester composite

Study the effects of fiber loading and orientation on the tensile properties of date palm fiber-reinforced polyester composite

Understanding the Effects of Infill Patterns and Fiber Loading on Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Tobacco Stalks-PLA Composites Using X-Ray Tomography

This study utilized the Philippine burley and native tobacco as reinforcing materials to Polylactic Acid (PLA) in creating novel natural fiber-thermoplastic 3D printing filaments. As a new material for 3D printing, the effects of fiber loading, fiber species, and printing pattern on the mechanical properties of the tobacco fiber-PLA composites were investigated. Regardless of tobacco species and fiber loading, the honeycomb pattern showed superior tensile strength than its rectilinear counterpart. The same trend was also observed in the impact strength of some tobacco-PLA samples. Increase in fiber loading on the other hand, decreased the flexural strength and flexural modulus of the tobacco fiber-PLA composites. The trends in the mechanical properties were then analyzed using 3D X-Ray Computed Tomography, which allowed analysis and visualization of voids and layer patterns.

Effect of fibre loading on the microstructural, electrical, and mechanical properties of carbon fibre incorporated smart cement-based composites

Carbon fibre incorporated smart cement-based composite has great potential for the multifunctional health monitoring of concrete structures. This paper presents the microstructural, electrical, and mechanical properties of smart cement-based composites incorporating chopped carbon fibres from low dosages at 0–0.1% by volume (vol%) with detailed intervals, to high dosages up to 2.4 vol%. In comparison to a plain mortar, smart cement-based composites at all fibre contents had higher flexural strength. A 95% improvement in flexural strength was obtained at a fibre content of 0.3 vol%, whereas compressive strength increased up to a fibre content of 1.0 vol%, with the highest improvement, 105%, at 0.2 vol%. The bulk conductivity of smart cement-based composites underwent a double percolation process where the percolation zone of the fibres was identified at fibre contents of 0–0.1 vol% and the percolation zone of the capillary pores resided at fibre contents of 2.1–2.4 vol% indicating an extremely low durability. This study presents the laboratory characterization on smart cement-based composites where the fundamentals of the transitional behaviours of the mechanical properties and the percolation in electrical property through fibre loading were studied, which is a necessary step prior to the assessment of the self-sensing performance. The impact of this study will enable the physical properties of carbon fibre incorporated smart cement-based composites to be optimized through the design and manufacturing process. This will lead to robust performance and superior in-situ multi-functional health monitoring of concrete structures.

Experimental Investigation of the Absorption Behavior of Date Palm Fiber Reinforced Iso-Polyester Composites: Artificial Neuron Network (ANN) Modeling

ABSTRACT The present article attempts to study absorption properties of bio-composites reinforced with date palm fibers. The effect of fiber loading on water absorption at room temperature 25°C was investigated. The weight gain was measured of bio-composites immersed in distilled water, seawater and rainwater, for more than 670 hours, until reaching the saturation with a measurement interval between 24 and 48 hours. To understand absorption phenomenon, scanning electron microscopy was used. Porosity rate was determined using image J software. It was noted the water absorption rate of the bio composites reached 16.20%, 16.33%, 21.94%, 41.99% for seawater, 16.41%, 16.52%, 20.84%, 30.08% for distilled water, and 14.00%, 14.04%, 19.30%, 36.94% for rainwater, respectively. The absorption increases when increasing fiber content. The diffusion coefficient of bio-composites has minimum and maximum values of about 1.94 × 10−6mm2/s and 3.99 × 10−6mm2/s, respectively. Palm fibers are highly porous. The porosity value was higher than 51%. To predict the absorption rate, artificial neural network method was used. The ANN models obtained are very well correlated with the experimental data where the values of the correlation coefficient of the datasets are all beyond 0.99 and the average error value was estimated at 3 × 10−5.

Effect of Fibre Loading on Mechanical Behavior of Kenaf Fibre and Nano Silica Reinforced epoxy Resin Composite Material with and without Silane Treatment

Abstract: The main objective of in this the paper presents the investigation by kenaf fiber of silane usage of regarding silicon (IV) oxide on to using several mechanical tests similar to tensile strength, flexural and impact test are mechanical properties which helps to use in various industrial mechanical commercial applications. The kenaf fiber is soaked in a mixture of ethanol and silicon (IV) oxide which is known as treatment process and the non-hydrated kenaf fiber in untreated process. The plates are arranged to ASTM based on dimension in the form 3 ply’s of kenaf layer is inserted; It is molded with the help of epoxy resin. The composites there was fabricated using the hot press to form plate to Infusion in mixture process by the making of a compressed approximate orientation kenaf mat. The natural kenaf fiber as 50% vol with added of each plate in silicon (IV) oxide of 1%, 2%, and 2.5% there was used to make the hybrid composites. Then various test are flexural, tensile, micro hardness, impact and water absorption test, it is also based on treated and untreated values. These are some of the important stages on the followed in these procedures. Improving the impact of kenaf fiber on crack resistance, durability and mechanical properties in concrete applications. In this research, kenaf fiber is separate in treated and untreated composite materials. The mechanical fields which help to develop the efficiency of the experimental where the kenaf fibre material is being used. The main role of reason for the usage of thismaterial is to avoid plastics. Because of natural fibers are commonly weaker than to synthetic fibers, they tend to weaken mechanically and physically over period due to the porosity of the fibers. The final test performed known as tensile in breakage point to be SEM test, the test we can able to see the 200µ to 500µ range in micro image of this material. The composites with added of 2.5% vol nano silica show greatest mechanical methods of the samples treated with an silica nanoparticles at 264 Mpa and 6352 Mpa for flexural strength, flexural modulus. The effects presented that the adding of nano silica (IV) particles with kenaf fiber in general has a good effect on mechanical properties.

Synergistic Reinforcement of Cellulose Microfibers from Pineapple Leaf and Ionic Cross-Linking on the Properties of Hydrogels.

Hydrogels contain a large amount of water; thus, they are jelly-like, soft, and fragile. Although hydrogels’ stiffness and strength can be improved by introducing another network to form a double or interpenetrating network, these mechanical properties are still not enough as many applications demand even stiffer and stronger hydrogels. Different methods of reinforcing hydrogels have been proposed and published. In this research, cellulose microfiber isolated from pineapple leaf was used as the reinforcement for hydrogels. The reinforcing efficiency of the fiber was studied for both single and double networks through the compression test. Other properties such as morphology and swelling behavior of the reinforced hydrogels were also studied. A synergistic effect of the second network and the fiber on the reinforcement was observed. The improvement due to the effect of fiber loading of only 0.6 wt % was found to be as high as 150%. This is greater than that observed in some nanofiller systems. Thus, the fiber can be used as a green reinforcement for similar hydrogel systems.

Investigation of Mechanical and Thermal Conductivity Properties of Sansevieria Roxburghiana Leaf Fibers Reinforced Composites: Effect of Fiber Loading

ABSTRACT The aim of the present research was to elicit the influence of fiber loading on the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of Sansevieria roxburghiana leaf fibers reinforced epoxy composites. The mean micro-fibrillar angle of the extracted leaf fibers was found as 18.84° by X-ray diffraction technique. Composite samples were fabricated using randomly oriented fibers under different weight ratios (10, 20, 30, and 40 weight%) employing compression molding technique. Studies exemplify that the mechanical properties of the composites increase with increasing weight ratio of fibers. Optimum tensile, flexural, and impact strength of the composites were found to be 21.1 MPa, 65.6 MPa, and 18.37 kJ/m2 respectively for 30 weight% fiber loading. The high tensile strength of the composites is related to the low microfibrillar angle of the fibers. The increase in mechanical strength is due to the high cellulose content and crystallinity index of the fibers, while the decline at 40 weight% is due to the poor wettability of the fibers. The thermal conductivity of the composites decreases with increase in fiber loading. Void content present in the composites was found. Experimental values obtained show that Sansevieria roxburghiana leaf fibers are potential reinforcements that can be used to make polymer composites suitable for domestic and lightweight applications.

Silane-modified wood fiber filled EPDM bio-composites with improved thermomechanical properties

Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) bio-composites filled with silane-modified wood fiber (Si-WF) were fabricated by melt batch mixing and compression molding. The effects of fiber loading, silane modification, and in situ cross-linking on the water absorption, thermal, and mechanical properties were investigated. Due to the reduced surface energy of the modified wood fibers, the EPDM bio-composites with Si-WF showed substantially lower water absorption and higher thermal stability than EPDM with unmodified wood fibers. With Si-WF and in situ cross-linking, the tensile strength and modulus of EPDM bio-composites exhibited up to 115.3 % and 258.9 % improvement over the pure EPDM, respectively. This was because of the enhanced dispersion of the Si-WF in the elastomer matrix, as noted from the fractography study.

Mechanical and Water Absorption Characteristics of Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composite

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of fiber loading on mechanical and water absorption characteristics of composites made from sisal fiber and polypropylene matrix targeted for use in bathroom wall tile applications. The amount of fiber content in the composites was varied from 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% to 50% by weight. The composites were manufactured by melt-mixing method. The effects of fiber loading on various composite characteristics were investigated using tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength, flexural modulus, impact strength, compressive strength, and water absorption. With the increase of fiber content, properties, such as tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength, flexural modulus, impact strength, and compressive strength increases up to optimum level, whilst decrement in these properties were observed after the optimal level. The maximum tensile strength of 52.69 MPa, tensile modulus of 1.1 GPa, flexural strength of 127.8 MPa, flexural modulus of 6.22 GPa, impact strength of 10.195 KJ/m2 and compressive strength 137.7 MPa were obtained. Water absorption rate increased with increase in the fiber weight proportion due to the hydrophilic character of the sisal fiber. From the result of this study, it can be concluded that the optimal mechanical and water absorption properties were achieved at 30% fiber content.