Investigation on Impact and Compression Properties of Pineapple Reinforced Polymer Composite

The Natural fiber composites form a combination of plant derived fibers with plastic binders
(Polymer matrices). The fibers form the fillers or reinforcements of the composite and the matrix is
the continuous phase. In general, fibers are principal load carrying members while the surrounding
matrix keeps them in the desired position, acts as a load transfer medium between them. So fibers
with good strength and modulus and having good bonding with matrix should be used to a produce
a good quality composite material [1-3]. The mechanical efficiency of a fiber composite depends on
the adhesion between the matrix and the reinforcement [4-7]. This paper is to evaluate impact and
compression properties of pineapple fiber based reinforced composite with epoxy resin as matrix.