Evaluation of Elastic Properties of Satin Composites

Advancements in the numerical modelling of 3D woven composites have allowed improved understanding of the mechanical behaviour and in turn aided the design and analysis of new materials. The objectives of this paper are to utilise FEA (Finite Element Analysis) methods to determine the elastic properties of a given woven composite. The investigation focuses on satin weaves, considering both 5-harness and 8-harness varieties. Multi-scale analysis results of an RVE are used to formulate the stiffness matrix and consequently determine the elastic properties; these will be compared to published analytical methods and experimental results. Further investigations considering the effect of weave parameters on the elastic properties are conducted.

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A novel structure of woven composite pressure pipes and its multi-scale analysis

Journal of the Textile Institute ◽

10.1080/00405000.2019.1610204 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 110 (10) ◽

pp. 1394-1403

Author(s):

Gongtian Liu ◽

Gaofeng Wei ◽

Hongfen Gao

Keyword(s):

Scale Analysis ◽

Woven Composite ◽

Multi Scale ◽

Pressure Pipes ◽

Novel Structure ◽

Multi Scale Analysis

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Multi-scale analysis and optimisation of three-dimensional woven composite structures combining response surface method and genetic algorithms

CEAS Aeronautical Journal ◽

10.1007/s13272-016-0227-y ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 129-141 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Xinwei Fu ◽

Sergio Ricci ◽

Chiara Bisagni

Keyword(s):

Genetic Algorithms ◽

Response Surface ◽

Response Surface Method ◽

Composite Structures ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Scale Analysis ◽

Woven Composite ◽

Multi Scale ◽

Surface Method ◽

Multi Scale Analysis

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Multi-Scale Analysis of Effective Mechanical Properties of Porous 3D Woven Composite Materials

10.2514/6.2022-2281 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Sergio Fraile Izquierdo ◽

Federico Semeraro ◽

Marcos Acín

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Composite Materials ◽

Scale Analysis ◽

Woven Composite ◽

Multi Scale ◽

Multi Scale Analysis ◽

Effective Mechanical Properties

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Multi-scale strength and buckling analysis of 3D woven composite spherical shells subjected to hydrostatic pressure

Journal of Industrial Textiles ◽

10.1177/1528083720981999 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 152808372098199

Author(s):

Xiaoxu Wang ◽

Hongyun Li ◽

Tiantian Yang ◽

Zhuhui Zhang ◽

Chengyan Zheng ◽

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Keyword(s):

Finite Element ◽

Hydrostatic Pressure ◽

Thickness Ratio ◽

Woven Composites ◽

Woven Composite ◽

External Hydrostatic Pressure ◽

Spherical Shells ◽

Multi Scale ◽

Delamination Resistance ◽

3D Woven Composites

3D woven composites are considered as the ideal materials for subsea pressure shells owing to their exhibit excellent out-of-plane properties of delamination resistance and compressive damage resistance, which greatly improves the bearing capacity of the structure. This paper presents the influence of the radius-to-thickness ratio and the initial defects on the 3D woven composite spherical shells subjected to external hydrostatic pressure using the multi-scale finite element and theoretical methods. Two kinds of typical 3D woven structures, curved shallow-crossing linking 2.5D, and straight shallow-crossing linking 2.5D, are selected. The results show that the proposed multi-scale finite element method is capable of accurately predicting the strength and buckling behavior of 3D woven composite spherical shells under external hydrostatic pressure loadings, validated by the comparison of theoretical predictions. Furthermore, the fabric structures, radius-to-thickness ratio, and initial defects affect importantly the mechanical behavior of 3D woven composites pressure shells.

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