Meso-Scale Finite Element Analysis of Mechanical Behavior of 3D Braided Composites Subjected to Biaxial Tension Loadings
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DOI: 10.1007/s10443-018-9686-0
Abstract: In many engineering applications, 3D braided composites are designed for primary loading-bearing structures, and they are frequently subjected to multi-axial loading conditions during service. In this paper, a unit-cell based finite element model is developed… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; tension loadings; mechanical behavior; braided composites ... See more keywords
Determination of thermo-elastic parameters for dynamical modeling of 2.5D C/SiC braided composites
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DOI: 10.1007/s12206-017-1224-8
Abstract: An approach on determining elastic parameters and Coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of a 2.5-dimensional (2.5D) braided composites is proposed in this paper, by adopting mesoscopic mechanics integrated Finite element (FE) modeling. According to the… read more here.
Keywords: elastic parameters; determination thermo; braided composites; thermo elastic ... See more keywords
Structural modeling and mechanical characterizing of three-dimensional four-step braided composites: A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.09.065
Abstract: Abstract The unique structural features of three-dimensional (3D) braided preforms determine an array of excellent mechanical properties of 3D braided composites, such as high strength and low density, great damage tolerance and fatigue performance. In… read more here.
Keywords: unit cell; modeling mechanical; model; braided composites ... See more keywords
On the behaviour of flattened tubular Bi-axial and Tri-axial braided composites in tension
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.113325
Abstract: Abstract The effect of braid angle and number of axial tow insertions on the behavior of flattened tubular braided composites (carbon fibre/epoxy resin) has been investigated. Two type of braids i.e. bi-axial and tri-axial (i.e.… read more here.
Keywords: axial; braided composites; tri axial; axial tri ... See more keywords
Mesoscale progressive damage and strength analysis of three-dimensional braided composites under tension
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2020.107221
Abstract: Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) braided composites have broad development prospects in various industries. This paper establishes a real parametric finite element model (FEM) to conduct progressive damage analysis and strength prediction for 3D braided composites. 3D… read more here.
Keywords: three dimensional; strength; progressive damage; braided composites ... See more keywords
Evaluation of three unit cell models in predicting the mechanical behaviour of 3D four-directional braided composites
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998317692657
Abstract: This paper compares three types of the unit cell models in their capability to predict the mechanical behaviour involving macroscopic material properties and mesoscopic stress distribution for the 3D four-directional braided composites. The unit cell… read more here.
Keywords: braided composites; four directional; unit cell; directional braided ... See more keywords
Size effects on compressive behaviors of three-dimensional braided composites under high strain rates
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998318771459
Abstract: The compressive behaviors of three-dimensional braided composites with different cross sections and lengths along braided direction under high strain rates were reported from numerical simulations and experimental tests. The microstructure models with and without defects… read more here.
Keywords: three dimensional; high strain; braided composites; compressive behaviors ... See more keywords
Mechanical analysis of three-dimensional braided composites by using realistic voxel-based model with local mesh refinement
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998318786541
Abstract: The elastic and failure analysis of three-dimensional braided composites is conducted by using realistic geometry model with local mesh refinement. The realistic geometry model is reconstructed by using micro computed tomography images. The voxel meshes… read more here.
Keywords: three dimensional; braided composites; using realistic; dimensional braided ... See more keywords
Micro-computed tomography analysis of natural fiber and bio-matrix tubular-braided composites
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998319853023
Abstract: There is an increasing demand for the use of “green”-based materials as reinforcement and matrix materials in composites. However, the ability of these natural-based materials to perform as consistently and reliably as conventional materials is… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; braided composites; fiber; tubular braided ... See more keywords
Thermo-mechanical response of 3D braided composites with different braiding angles under high strain rate punch shear loading
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DOI: 10.1177/00219983221116672
Abstract: Thermodynamic responses of three-dimensional (3D) braided composites with different braiding angles (25°/35°/45°) under high strain rate punch shear loading were studied through experiments and simulations. Plasticity criterion, shear criterion and interface damage criterion are introduced… read more here.
Keywords: composites different; strain rate; punch shear; strain ... See more keywords
Ultimate strength prediction of two-dimensional tri-axial braided composites based on an analytical laminate model
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DOI: 10.1177/0731684418765363
Abstract: An analytical laminate model was newly proposed to predict the ultimate strengths of two-dimensional tri-axial braided composites under in-plane loadings. The composite was modeled as a laminate possessing four plies. Among these four plies, there… read more here.
Keywords: braided composites; two dimensional; dimensional tri; model ... See more keywords