Abstract

The mechanical investigation of polymer hybrid composite materials under varying filler loading conditions was conducted.
The hybrid composites were formed which constituted by S-glass fiber with natural reinforcement of hemp fabric with natural
filler of seashell reinforced epoxy system. The tensile, flexural, hardness, and impact properties of hybrid specimens were
tested as per the ASTM standard. The secondary reinforcement as seashell filler was used to form hybrid at varying weight
percentage, namely, 3%, 6%, and 9%. Scanning electron microscope study was also carried out on the material developed to get
the understanding of fracture that has taken place in filler/matrix and reinforcement interaction under mechanical loads. The test
results reveal that the mechanical properties of the hybrid composites have been greatly influenced by filler used in the material
system.