REFERENCE - 1

Danuta Matykiewicz et al (2021) have carried out an

Impact strength investigation of Hybrid Epoxy–
Basalt Composites Modified with Mineral and
Natural Fillers
(2.5; 5; 10 wt.%)
Three types of filler were used to modify the epoxy matrix:
basalt powder (BP), basalt microfiber (BF) and sunflower
husk ash (SA)

 The results of the conducted research confirm that the addition of a powder
fillers to the epoxy matrix of basalt fiber reinforced composites is an effective
method of improving their impact characteristic.

In this study, three types of epoxy/basalt fabric composites were

produced: composites with basalt powder (BP), composites with
basalt microfiber (BF) and composites with sunflower ash (SA).

in all cases, the introduction of the filler increased the maximum

force needed to damage the composite sample and their
hardness. 
REFERENCE 2

Impact analysis of composite laminate using finite

element method
The use of laminated composite materials in fabricating these structures has
resulted in a significant increase in payload, weight reduction, speed, fire
resistance, maneuverability and durability.

numerical simulation of ballistic impact of composite laminated plates, using finite

element method (FEM). The aim of this work is to determine the ballistic limit velocity
when changing the lay-up of the laminated plate.

Yehia A. Abdel-Nasser et al (2015)

Alexandria University

REFERNCE 3
Li Yan et al (2020)
This paper reviewed the research progress in China on the durability, acid
and alkali corrosion resistances, thermal insulation, sound insulation, and
hygroscopic properties of basalt fibers (BFs) as well as the
physicochemical and
mechanical properties of BF-reinforced resin composites. The acidity
coefficient and pH value of BFs and glass fibers (GFs) were tested, which
showed that BFs had better chemical stability

As the short BF content increased, the flexural strength, splitting tensile

strength and impermeability of BFRC significantly improved, and an
optimal fiber length and content were proposed.

TP SATISHKUMAR 2013 et al
snake grass (Sansevieria ehrenbergii) fiber-reinforced isophthalic polyester composites are
prepared by simple hand lay-up method with different fiber weight fractions.
The mechanical properties like tensile strength, flexural strength and modulus are analyzed for the
longitudinal and transverse direction according to the prescribed standards. The obtained tensile
strength and modulus are compared with the theoretically predicted values.
The experimental results proves that the composites containing high fiber weight content
contribute to remarkable increase in mechanical properties and water absorption capabilities
compared to control.

I. Jenish 2021 et al
In this paper, the mechanical characteristics of composites made up of randomly oriented natural fibers
(mudar fiber and snake grass fiber) with nano-silica filler are detailed for the first time. From the various
literature surveys, the critical length of mudar and snake grass fiber is chosen as 40 mm and 30 mm,
respectively. The test samples were prepared with a fiber content of 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% with an equal
amount of mudar and snake grass fiber. The percentage of nano-filler is maintained as constant as 3% with
all the compositions. The composites showed that the highest mechanical properties were found at 30% fiber
volume. The maximum tensile strength is 45 MPa, and the flexural strength is 51 MPa. The maximum
impact strength is 4.5 J. The fiber/matrix adhesion was investigated using a scanning electron microscope
(SEM). These predominant mechanical properties make it easier for the implementation of the prepared
composite material in structural and automotive applications.

T.P. Satishkumar at el
emphasis the importance of the newly identified snake grass fibers which are extracted from snake
grass plants by manual process. In this paper, the tensile properties of the snake grass fiber are
studied and compared with the traditionally available other natural fibers. The mixed chopped
snake grass fiber reinforced composite is prepared by using the isophthallic polyester resin 
Fiber pull-outs on the fractured specimen during the physical testing of the composites are also
investigated. The experimental evidence also shows that the volume fraction increases the
tensile, flexural strength and modulus of the snake grass fiber reinforce composite.