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Abstract

This work presents the effect of impactor geometries on the low velocity impact response of kenaf reinforced composites. In this work, three layers of unidirectional layers yarn are stated together to form [0°/45°/0°] fiber orientation. The composites are hardened with polyester origin under compression in a steel mould. The stand samples plates of 100mmX100mmX 100mm are perforated using three different types of impactor geometries such as flat, cone and hemisphere. It is found that, higher energy absorption are showed using flat impactor compared with other. It is also found that normally perforated produce higher energy absorption compare to obliquely. However, flat impactor result severe composite fragmentation compared to other impactor geometries.