A brief review of computational analysis and experimental models of composite materials for aerospace applications

Abstract The demand for natural fibers and natural fiber-based products has strongly increased in recent years with a projected rising trend for future years. Nowadays natural occurring fibers such as kenaf, sisal, hemp, flax, coir, bamboo, jute, etc. are widely used over synthetic fibers in reason of solving an environmental issue. Since natural fibers are renewable and biodegradable materials, products made from such materials are also environmentally friendly. New markets of composite can be widen by continuing a research and development of a natural fiber composites in the field of commercial construction, automotive and aerospace. This paper reviewed on computational analysis and experimental work of natural fiber composite which performed in aerospace industry in order to substitute the synthetic fiber composite. Comparison of computational analysis and experimental also will be revealed to show the difference of properties and performance. The information will help to provide a detail for further study in simulation analysis and experimental work of the natural fiber composite.