Abstract
This study focuses on mechanical characterization of fiber reinforced polymer matrix (PMC) composite filled with particulate fillers to develop tribological material to sustain contact stress. The tensile strength and modulus of short glass fiber reinforced epoxy composite was investigated experimentally and also predicted using Rule of Hybrid Mixture (RoHM). The tensile tests were carried out as per the ASTM D-3039 standards. The results show the enhanced tensile strength and modulus of the composite for increased volume percentage of bronze filler from 10 vol% to 20 vol % and short glass fiber from 10 vol% to 15 vol %. Density of the composite was evaluated experimentally and predicted using RoHM. The electron microscopic images were discussed to interpret the effect of fillers on tensile strength of composite.