Modelling and simulation of 3D orthogonal fabrics for composite applications

摘要

The present paper focuses on geometric and micromechanical modelling of 3D orthogonal fabrics for composite applications and employs meso-finite element (FE) modelling for it. FE modelling of textile composites is a powerful tool for the homogenisation of mechanical properties, study of stress-strain fields inside the unit cell, determination of damage initiation conditions and sites and simulation of damage development and associated deterioration of the homogenised mechanical properties of the composite. Meso-FE can be considered as a part of the micro-meso-macro-multi-level modelling process, with micromodels (fibres in the matrix) providing material properties for homogenised impregnated yarns and fibrous plies, and macromodel (structural analysis) using results of meso-homogenisation.