Journal article
Finite element analysis of 3-D braided composites
Advances in engineering software (1992), v 14(3)
1992
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Abstract
A numerical method, which utilizes the computer aided geometric modelling (CAGM) in conjunction with finite element procedures, is presented to prediict the mechanical behavior of 3-D braided composites. The CAGM, based on the computer geometric technique and textile formation process, provides the detailed information of the fiber architecture of 3-D braided composites. With the fiber architecture being defined, unit cell structures can be identified and be treated as space structures. Then, finite element procedures can be performed on each cell to obtain the elastic behavior of the composites. The present analysis includes the consideration of the interior and boundary elements of the entire cross-section, and consideration of bending moment of the yarns. The present model predicts a lower value of Young's modulus than that of experimental results. Modifications will be made on how to properly represent the matrix affect of a 3-D braided composite.
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- Title
- Finite element analysis of 3-D braided composites
- Creators
- Charles Lei - Drexel UniversityYun-Jia Cai - Drexel UniversityFrank Ko - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Advances in engineering software (1992), v 14(3)
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:A1992JQ62000003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-38249014914
- Other Identifier
- 991019173690004721
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- Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
- Computer Science, Software Engineering
- Engineering, Multidisciplinary