Formulation, Characterization and Future Potential of Composite Materials from Natural Resources: the case of Kenaf and Date Palm Fibers

Table 10.

Results of the mechanical properties of K-reinforced bio-mortar subjectedto 3-point bending and flexural stress.

Forces(N) Stress(MPa) Forces(N) Stress(MPa)
Control 0 0 2303 5.39 13290 31.1
1 1 05 2786 6.52 16153 37.8
2 1 10 2649 6.20 13290 31.1
3 1 20 2602 6.09 12307 28.8
4 2 05 1816 4.25 10384 24.3
5 2 10 2098 4.91 10042 23.5
6 2 20 1397 3.27 9145 21.4
7 5 05 1217 2.85 13803 32.3
8 5 10 1094 2.56 10512 24.6
9 5 20 901 2.11 7735 18.1