Modeling techniques for predicting the mechanical properties of woven-fabric textile composites: a Review

The paper reviews the past and recent modeling techniques (both analytical and numerical) pertaining to the mechanical behavior of textile-reinforced composites in general and woven fabric textile composites in particular published in the literature. The finite-element analysis of repeating unit cell geometry in association with the homogenization technique proves to be vital in predicting the properties. The purpose of this paper is not only to discuss the different modeling strategies and the mathematics involved, but also to provide the reader with an overview of the investigations conducted.