Compression of woven reinforcements: A mathematical model

Authors
Lomov, SV Verpoest, I
Citation
Sv. Lomov et I. Verpoest, Compression of woven reinforcements: A mathematical model, J REINF PL, 19(16), 2000, pp. 1329-1350
Citations number
39
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
JOURNAL OF REINFORCED PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES
ISSN journal
07316844 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
16
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1329 - 1350
Database
ISI
SICI code
0731-6844(2000)19:16<1329:COWRAM>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
A mathematical model for prediction of the compressional behaviour of woven reinforcement is described. The model accounts for the compression of yarn s and the change of yarn crimp under pressure applied to a fabric layer. Co mpression curves of glass rovings are studied experimentally and serve as i nput for simulation of fabric compression. The model is tested against expe rimental data for glass reinforcement for the lower and the higher pressure range.