Influence of stacking sequence on mechanical properties of basalt-jute fiber-reinforced polymer hybrid composites

Different stacking sequences of woven basalt and jute fiber hybrid composites were prepared using compression molding techniques. The static mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural, and impact behaviors were studied. A constant pressure was applied to all the fabricated composites, and fibers were arranged in different layering patterns. It was found that from the different layering patterns, the tensile and flexural properties slightly increased for hybrid composites having alternate layers of basalt and jute fiber. To study the fracture surface morphology of the hybrid composites, scanning electron microscopy was also performed.