Modeling and characterization of 2-D and 3-D textile structural composites

Thesis/Dissertation · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6544806

Yang, J M

This dissertation studies the analytical modeling and experimental characterization of various two-dimensional and three-dimensional textile structure composites. In the analytical approach, various theoretical models were established to predict the stiffness, strength, nonlinear deformation, and failure behavior of triaxial woven-fabric composites, 3-D braided composites, and multilayer multidirectional warp knit fabric composites in polymer and metal matrices. The structure performance maps of various textile structural composites were also established, based upon these analytical methods. In the experimental approach, extensive mechanical testing and microstructural characterization were performed to investigate the thermomechanical properties and failure behavior of 3-D braided FP/Al composites. Results of this research will serve as the basis for assessing the potential of textile composites for structural applications.

• Research Organization: Delaware Univ., Newark (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6544806
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360603* -- Materials-- Properties
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
CRYSTAL STRUCTURE
FAILURES
MATERIALS
MATRIX MATERIALS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MICROSTRUCTURE
POLYMERS
TESTING
TEXTILES