The Effects of Natural Fiber Orientations on the Mechanical Properties of Brake Composites

This research aims to study the usage of natural fibers as composite reinforcement and their effects on mechanical properties. Because asbestos fibers have negative impacts on the environment and public health, in the manufacture of brake composites they were replaced with natural fibers. Compared to synthetic fibers, natural fibers are cheaper, higher manufacturability, and a better contributor to mechanical properties. Pineapple leaf fibers...