Table 2. Physical and Mechanical Properties of the Jute Fiber Utilized in This Research.
| fiber types | tensile modulus of fiber (GPa) | tensile strength of fiber (MPa) | modulus of the matrix (GPa) | tensile strength of the matrix (MPa) | length of fiber (lf) | diameter of fiber (D) | aspect ratio of fiber (Lf/D) | critical fiber length (lc) | length efficiency for stiffness (ηIE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| untreated jute | 30 | 295 | 1.3 | 30 | 5 | 48 | 104 | 3.50 | 0.997 |
| untreated sized jute | 29 | 290 | 1.3 | 30 | 5 | 49 | 102 | 3.55 | 0.997 |
| alkali-treated jute | 38 | 480 | 1.3 | 30 | 5 | 32 | 156 | 3.84 | 0.997 |
| alkali-treated sized jute | 37 | 475 | 1.3 | 30 | 5 | 32 | 156 | 3.84 | 0.997 |