4.3. Flexural and Impact Test
Flexural strength of the composites was determined from the three point bend technique. It can be carried out
in the modified UTM machine in accordance with ASTM D790-03. The loading arrangement for the specimen and
the photograph of the machine used are shown in figure 5. All the composite specimens were of rectangular
shape having length 80mm x 15mm x 5mm. Experiments were conducted at a cross head speed of 0.5
mm/min. Then flexural strength was calculated using simple bending moment diagram of simply supported beam at
central point load. The impact strength values were calculated by charpy impact test using specimens of dimension