Analysis of Short Jute Fiber-Polypropylene Composite Using Experimental and XFEM Approach

In this study, the short fiber jute-polypropylene (PP) composite simulation was attempted using extended finite element technique. The simulation parameters required for the study were determined from the experimental findings. Special fixtures were developed to determine tensile strength of jute fiber bundle and the interfacial strength of jute fiber-PP matrix. The developed model has been used to study the influence of aspect ratio, fiber...