THERMAL-CONDUCTIVITY OF COMPOSITE-MATERIALS MADE FROM PLAIN WEAVES AND 3-D WEAVES

In this research activity, thermal conductivity of textile composites made from plain weaves and 3-D XYZ weaves is quantified. Plain weave c omposites are made from E-glass, Kevlar(R) and AS4 graphite fibers and epoxy resin. 3-D woven composites are manufactured from Toho graphite fibers and epoxy resin. The effect of fiber type and fiber volume fra ction on the thermal conductivity of textile composites is investigate d. The fabric Geometry Model is adapted to calculate the thermal condu ctivity of textile composites. Results using this tool are compared wi th experimental data and predictions using the Graphical Integrated Nu merical Analysis. The analytical approach proved to be a good engineer ing tool to predict the thermal conductivity of textile composites.