Theoretical analysis of braiding strand trajectories and simulation of three-dimensional parametric geometrical models for multilayer interlock three-dimensional tubular braided preforms

2019 ◽  
Vol 89 (19-20) ◽  
pp. 4306-4322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhipeng Wang ◽  
Guoli Zhang ◽  
Youxin Zhu ◽  
Liqing Zhang ◽  
Xiaoping Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Geometrical Model ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Braided Composites ◽  
3D Braided Composites ◽  
Interlaminar Shear ◽  
Braided Structure ◽  
Propeller Blades

Multilayer interlock three-dimensional (3D) tubular braided composites have been widely used in propeller blades, high pressure pipelines, rocket nose cones and engine nozzles owing to prominent interlaminar shear properties, reliable damage tolerance and outstanding torsion performance. The prediction of the mechanical properties and the design of the fabric structures for the 3D braided composites are dependent on the trajectory distribution of strands and the geometrical model of the braided structure. This paper aims to build theoretical models for the braiding strand trajectories and presents a creative method to establish the parametric geometrical models for the multilayer interlock 3D tubular braided structures. Firstly, mathematical models of braiding strand trajectories are derived based on the analysis for the characteristics of carrier paths, the interlacing and interlocking of braided structures and the motion of braiding strands. The mathematical models are then developed to establish parametric expressions for multilayer interlock 3D tubular braided structures by the advanced development of UG NX®. In addition, the models of corresponding braiding strand trajectories and braiding structures can be obtained automatically in the simulation environment with the modification of design parameters. Finally, the established models are compared with the carbon fiber braided specimen. The results show that the innovative parametric geometric models of the multilayer interlock 3D tubular braided structures accurately describe the key characteristics of the preform.

Research on Fabricating Technology of Three Dimensional Integrated Braided Composite I Beam

2010 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. 59-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
X.Y. Pei ◽  
Jia Lu Li
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Braided Composites ◽  
Braided Composite ◽  
Transfer Molding ◽  
3D Braided Composites

In this paper the fabricating technology of three dimensional (3D) integrated braided composite I beam is researched, including: braiding technology of 3D braided I beam preform, the orientation of fiber-tow in the I beam preform, the optimizing of process parameters of resin transfer molding (RTM) for 3D braided composite I beam, and the design of mould for consolidation of composite I beam. The quality of 3D braided composites is good analyzed by ultrasonic A-scan, void content calculation and microscope observation. The research result will provide a good way for designing and fabricating high performance 3D integrated braided composite components with irregular cross section.

Algorithm Design of Four-Step Three-Dimensional Braided Composite Structures in Matlab Environment

2013 ◽  
Vol 365-366 ◽  
pp. 1144-1147
Author(s):  
Chao Deng ◽  
Jian Jun Jiang ◽  
Liang Chao Fang
Keyword(s):  
Composite Structures ◽  
Algorithm Design ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
The Internet ◽  
3D Display ◽  
Braided Composites ◽  
Design Quality ◽  
3D Braided Composites ◽  
Geometric Simulation ◽  
Moving Process

For solving the problem of the geometric simulation of 3D braided composites, taking four-step rectangular 3D braided fabrics as an example, and based on the analysis of yarn moving regulation, the mathematical models between the braiding technique parameters and the geometric structures is established. By taking UG as the 3D display platform and MATLAB as the control core, 3D geometric simulation of the pre-modeling entity is realized. Such a simulation enables the users to observe the braid spatial structure and braiding moving process intuitively and modify them dynamically on the Internet. With this method, the design quality and efficiency of products will be raised remarkably.

A Mathematical Analysis of Directional Solidification of Aqueous Solutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 142 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gideon Ukpai ◽  
Boris Rubinsky
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Directional Solidification ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Fundamental Study ◽  
Biological Matter ◽  
Intent To Use

Abstract Horizontal directional solidification techniques have been broadly utilized for the freezing of biological matter under conditions in which the freezing rate during solidification must be controlled and known. Directional solidification is used for diverse applications such as fundamental research on freezing of biological materials, cryopreservation of biological matter, and tissue engineering. This study is motivated by our intent to use directional solidification as a simplified model for the study of three-dimensional (3D) cryoprinting. In evaluating directional solidification in the context of 3D cryoprinting, we realized that current mathematical models of directional solidification are not adequately representative for this purpose, because they are simplified and one-dimensional (1D). Here, we introduce an experimentally verified and more representative two-dimensional (2D) mathematical model of directional solidification that can aid in the fundamental study of freezing of biological matter, in particular during 3D cryoprinting. The mathematical model was used to develop correlations between the freezing rates that a layer of an aqueous solution experiences during directional solidification and the various design parameters such as thickness of the sample and temperature gradients in the substrate. Results show that the freezing rates can be higher than those suggested by the previously used simplified 1D mathematical models. The results can be used for developing simplified models of 3D cryoprinting. In addition, the results suggest that many experimental studies on directional solidification of aqueous solutions and biological matter may require readjustment of analysis, in view of these findings.

Enhancement of mechanical and electromagnetic absorbing properties of carbon/glass hybrid composites with a three-dimensional quasi-isotropic braided structure

2019 ◽  
Vol 89 (23-24) ◽  
pp. 4896-4905 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Fan ◽  
Lili Xue ◽  
Tongxue Wei ◽  
Jingjing Dong ◽  
Juanzi Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
External Stress ◽  
Braided Composites ◽  
Braided Composite ◽  
Braided Structure ◽  
Electromagnetic Transmission ◽  
Ku Band

Two carbon/glass hybrid composites with different reinforced structures were designed and their mechanical and electromagnetic absorbing properties (EMAPs) were investigated in this paper. It was found that the tensile, bending, and double-notch shear strength of the three-dimensional (3D) quasi-isotropic (QI)-braided composite were 4.50%, 9.64%, and 14.29% higher than those of the QI-laminated composite, respectively. This was because Z-binder yarns in the 3D QI-braided composite can lock all yarn sets together to bear external stress and inhibit crack propagation in interlamination. The EMAPs of the 3D QI-braided composites were larger than that of the QI-laminated composite in the entire Ku band. This was because the Z-directional glass fibers in the 3D QI-braided composite were beneficial for electromagnetic transmission. The uniform arrangement of five sets of yarns (+45°, –45°, 90°, 0°, and Z-yarns) resulted in the 3D QI-braided composites having better QI-EMAPs and QI mechanical properties in plane and outstanding interlayer performance than the traditional carbon fiber laminated composite.

Experimental Research on Low-Velocity Impact Properties of 3D Braided Composites

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 1741-1744
Author(s):  
Qi Jia ◽  
Ya Nan Jiao
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Low Velocity Impact ◽  
Braided Composites ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Impact Properties ◽  
Damage Area ◽  
3D Braided Composites ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Braiding Angle ◽  
The Impact

This research dealt with the impact properties of glass fiber reinforced composites manufactured from different structures of three-dimensional braided preforms. Three different architectures of the braid structures, 4-Direction, 5-Direction and 6-Direction, were investigated together with three further various braiding angles of each architecture. The effect of architecture and braiding angle parameters upon the impact was examined. Damage morphology of the impacted materials was characterized. It has been found that the parameters affected the damage resistance and tolerance of composites evidently. 6-Directional composites showed higher impact toughness than the others with same braiding angle. Failure of the specimens with small damage area revealed the brittle characteristic of 3D braided composite.

scholarly journals An Efficient Method for Geometric Modeling of 3D Braided Composites

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 155892501601100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Wang ◽  
Ronghua Zhang ◽  
Jianming Wang ◽  
Yanan Jiao ◽  
Xiaohui Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Efficient Method ◽  
Geometric Modeling ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
New Method ◽  
Braided Composites ◽  
3D Braided Composites ◽  
Cad Simulation ◽  
Geometric Study

To estimate the precise mechanical properties of a three-dimensional (3D) braided composite, a geometric study is needed. Because of the complexity of the yarn paths inside the preform, the geometric modeling for 3D braided composites is always time consuming. In this paper, an efficient method, namely preform boundary reflection (PBR), is proposed for motion model construction in geometric studies. Furthermore, a CAD simulation system using novel combinations of parameters was developed for integral geometric descriptions of 3D braided preforms. Compared with the traditional method, the new method significantly simplifies the simulation process without affecting the precision of geometric structure. As a result, the structure design for composite preforms is effectively accelerated. The new method establishes a foundation for microstructure and mechanical properties analysis of preforms with complex geometric structures.

Research on Health Monitor for Three-Dimensional Braided Composite Material

2011 ◽  
Vol 48-49 ◽  
pp. 1389-1394
Author(s):  
Yi Li ◽  
Zhen Kai Wan ◽  
Jia Lu Li
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Dynamic Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring Methods ◽  
Braided Composites ◽  
Monitoring Method ◽  
Braided Composite ◽  
3D Braided Composites ◽  
Health Monitor

This paper describes two methods of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) embedded in the three-dimensional (3D) braded composite materials and acoustic emission health monitor for 3D braided composite materials condition. The paper mainly analyses the relations of FBG change and the inner straining under the stretching on materials. It is provided that the way of signal collection and processing. The experimental results proved that FBG sensors have exceptional sense characteristic. The braided angle of composites has a little influence on FBG signal. FBG embedded in the 3D braided composite materials has not more effect mechanical property of materials. According to two health monitoring methods and the particularity of 3D braided composites, the health monitoring method based on FBG much more applies to dynamic monitoring on 3D composites special field. This research provides basis for the study and application of advanced intelligent composites.

Tensile and Bending Strengths of TR-30s Carbon Fiber Three Dimensional Braided Composites at Different Temperature

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 1616-1619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Fei Guo ◽  
Jian Yang ◽  
Ye Hong He ◽  
Jia Lu Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Braided Composites ◽  
3D Braided Composites ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
Carbon Fiber Epoxy

With the development of technology, composites are used more broadly, especially at different temperature. So it is very important to research the mechanical properties of composites at different temperature. Three dimensional braided composites are new composites with high performances, in which fiber-tows are interlacing in space with multi-direction and pass through the thickness to form a no-laminated and integrated structure. However researches on the mechanical properties of three dimensional braided composites are almost at room temperature. In this paper, the tensile and bending strengths of three dimensional braided composites (TR-30s carbon fiber/epoxy) at 23 oC and 150 oC are researched respectively. The results indicate that the effect of temperature on the tensile strength and bending strength of 3D braided composites is obviously different. The average tensile strength of 3D braided composites at 150 oC is almost the same as that at 23 oC. However the average bending strength of 3D braided composites at 150 oC is mush lower than that at 23 oC. This means that the effect of temperature on different mechanical properties is different and application temperature should be taken care of when 3D braided composites bear different kind of loads.

Research on Health Monitor for Three-Dimensional Braided Composite Material Products Condition Based on FBG

2010 ◽  
Vol 160-162 ◽  
pp. 1756-1761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Li ◽  
Zhen Kai Wan ◽  
Jia Lu Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Local Strain ◽  
Braided Composites ◽  
Braided Composite ◽  
3D Braided Composites ◽  
Signal Collection ◽  
Fbg Sensors ◽  
Health Monitor

This paper describes the method of Fiber Bragg Grating(FBG)embedded in the three-dimensional(3D) braded composite materials and provides the method of health monitor for 3D braided composite materials condition. The paper analyses the relations of FBG change and the inner straining under the stretching on materials. It is provided that the way of signal collection and processing. In the process of load-supporting, the internal local strain of 3D braided composites is much more, and local strain has certain interference on embedded near FBG output. The experimental results proved that FBG sensors have exceptional sense characteristic. The braided angle of composites has a little influence on FBG signal. FBG embedded in the 3D braided composite materials has not more effect mechanical property of materials. This research provides basis for the study and application of advanced intelligent composites.

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