Tensile properties and interface shear stress of imperata cylindrica (L) beauv fiber exposed to ultra violet ray

This study reveals the tensile strength and IFSS of a single fiber Imperata cylindrica (L) Beauv treated by a ultraviolet light exposure process. This plant is a wild plant and rapidly proliferating plant. It has been traditionally used by people for house roofs and goods binder. This study aims to determine the tensile strength and IFSS of the material in accordance with the desired application. The fiber was treated by given an ultraviolet ray exposure for 20 hours, 50 hours and 100 hours. From the test results it is obtained a single fiber tensile strength of 130.12 MPa for a fiber treated with UV ray for 50 hours. The IFSS and shear stress on fiber with 50 hours ultraviolet ray exposure is 30.554 N / mm².