Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
S. Z. H. Shah, P. S. M. Megat-Yusoff, S. Karuppanan, R. S. Choudhry, Z. Sajid
Summary: This study introduces a multiscale progressive damage modelling methodology for 3D woven composites, which accurately simulates the damage response. The model combines global analysis with local damage response and has been validated through experiments on different composite materials to demonstrate its accuracy and efficiency.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jin Sun, Yunfeng Dai, Linhai Huang, Diantang Zhang, Junhua Zhao
Summary: In this study, the low-velocity impact damage behavior and influencing factors of 3D woven composites were investigated experimentally and numerically. The results showed that the damage exhibited significant directionality, which was closely related to the weft/warp orientation of the composites. The distribution shape of the yarns played an important role in absorbing impact deformation and strengthening the structure during loading. Furthermore, the directional impact damage significantly affected the post-impact performance.
Article
Mechanics
S. L. J. Millen, M. Dahale, T. Fisher, A. Samy, K. Thompson, K. Ramaswamy, C. Ralph, E. Archer, A. McIlhagger, Z. Ullah, B. G. Falzon
Summary: A novel finite element modelling approach is proposed to simulate the LVI and CAI response of 3D woven carbon/epoxy composites. The binder reinforcement is modelled with an elliptical cross-section accounting for compaction, which leads to accurate predictions of damage area and CAI strength. Experimental results show good agreement with the predictions.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Feng Xu, Jing Long, Yousong Xue, Yuanyuan Wu, Baozhong Sun, Bohong Gu
Summary: This paper investigates the impact compression behaviors of 3D angle-interlock woven composites (3DAWC) before and after thermo-oxidative ageing. The results show that the mechanical properties of the composites, including maximum stress and modulus, decrease with increasing ageing time. This degradation is caused by the degradation of epoxy resin and interface debonding. Finite element analysis reveals that ageing interfacial damage changes the crack propagation path during impact compression.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mengran Li, Kai Liu, Jingran Ge, Junbo Xie, Zengfei Liu, Binbin Zhang, Jian Huang, Jun Liang
Summary: This paper presents a novel numerical modeling method for simulating the mechanical behaviors of three-dimensional woven fabric reinforcements. The method utilizes digital element analysis and reconstruction algorithms to generate high-fidelity solid geometric models. A digital-chain tracing method is employed to describe fiber directional orientation within torsional yarns. The proposed method is validated through finite element analysis and in-situ Micro-CT experiments. It provides accurate simulation results and has potential applications in composite design and structure optimization.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Mechanics
Jiajin Zhang, Wei Zhang, Shuwei Huang, Bohong Gu
Summary: This study investigated the impact damage behaviors of a 3D angle-interlock woven composite undergoing transverse impact tests at subzero temperatures. A coupled thermo-mechanical constitutive model was developed to capture the effects of increase in temperature, strain rate sensitivity, and fragmentation of the composite material. Numerical results were compared with transverse impact experiments at room and subzero temperatures to explore the damage development and temperature rise.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jin Sun, Yunfeng Dai, Linhai Huang, Junhua Zhao
Summary: The failure mechanism of 3D woven composites under compression loading after low-velocity impact was studied using experimental and numerical methods. The study found that the impact damages are direction-dependent, determined by the weft and warp orientations. The compression-after-impact tests showed that the strength along the principal direction is more sensitive to the low-velocity impact. A finite element dynamic analysis method was established, and the results revealed that the extension direction of impact damage changes with the off-axis angle, with smaller angles leading to sudden crushing failure determined by fiber failure, and larger angles leading to ductile failure governed by accumulated matrix failure.
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Behzad Kazemianfar, Mohammad Rahim Nami
Summary: The study aimed to compare the mechanical performance of 3D woven composites and 2D composites under oblique low velocity impact. Experimental and simulation results showed that the mechanical superiority of 3D composites decreases as impact angle increases, with changes in factors such as absorbed energy and damage parameters.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yachong Xu, Yan Zhuge, Md. Rajibul Karim, Reza Hassanli, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Martin Freney
Summary: This paper used a combined finite and discrete element method to investigate the structural performance of tyre walls built with tyre-encased-soil elements. The numerical model was verified against experimental results, providing a deeper understanding of the tyre wall behavior. The results encourage the adoption of tyre walls in low-rise building constructions, solving tyre recycling/storage issues and promoting sustainable construction practices.
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Xingzhong Gao, Tiancong Han, Bolin Tang, Jie Yi, Miao Cao
Summary: The thermo-oxidative stability of carbon fiber polymer matrix composites with different integral reinforced structures was investigated through experimental and numerical methods. The study found that thermal oxidative ageing led to the degradation of the matrix and the fiber/matrix interface, and the interface cracks were sensitive to the reinforced structure.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Fei Qian, Lei Zhao, Shengzhong Zhang, Guixiang Yao, Yuankun Liu
Summary: In this study, a single-cell model based on three-dimensional woven reinforced composite was built using finite element software (ABAQUS) to investigate the propagation of stress waves in the composite. The experimental results of the bullet impact on the composite were compared with simulation results, and the damage patterns of the composite were studied in comparison to commonly used laminates. The research provides a design method for the application of three-dimensional orthogonal hybrid woven reinforced composites in ballistic protection.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERED FIBERS AND FABRICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Raul Munoz, Rocio Seltzer, Federido Sket, Carlos Gonzalez, Javier Llorca
Summary: This study investigates the low velocity impact behavior and energy absorption capability of a hybrid 3D woven composite made from different fibers. The experimental results reveal the material's pseudo-ductile behavior and its higher capability to absorb impact energy when the glass plies are located at the back face of the laminate.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPACT ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yan Li, Fusheng Wang, Xuguang Shi, Linjing Guo, Chenguang Huang
Summary: This paper aims to investigate the synergistic effect of intralaminar carbon/glass hybridization and three-dimensional (3D) orthogonal woven structure on low-velocity impact behavior. Experimental measurements and finite element modeling are used to study structure deformation and stress evolution. The results show that hybridizing carbon yarns with glass yarns benefits the toughness performance and energy absorption of 3D orthogonal woven composites, especially when glass fibers are used as weft yarns.
APPLIED COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Liuxiang Guan, Keqian Hao, Shuo Mei, Haizhen Yang, Shiyan Lu, Yanfei Yang
Summary: This study investigated the in-plane shear deformation of unbalanced 3D interlock woven reinforcement through experiments and finite element modeling. The bias extension process was simulated from macro and meso scales, showing three stages of deformation: meso scale deformation stage, multiscale deformation stage, and reinforcement failure stage. The results were consistent with experiments, revealing the asymmetric deformation and failure mechanisms of the reinforcement material.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lijing Ren, Denghui Zhang
Summary: This paper proposes a new method for effectively modeling 3D irregular porous structures, overcoming some limitations of existing methods. Experimental results demonstrate that the method can easily obtain smooth and approximate porous structures from arbitrary irregular 3D surfaces.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Meenakshi Ahirwar, B. K. Behera
Summary: A computational method was developed to predict the handle value of bed linen fabrics, which is crucial for improving fabric comfort. Four primary hand properties were selected by experts, and equations were developed to calculate primary and total hand values. The research concluded that total hand value of bed linen fabrics can be predicted with tolerable accuracy level.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Textiles
Shivangi Shukla, B. K. Behera
Summary: Auxetic materials are important in the field of biomedical engineering as they can conform to the mechanics of the human body, making them suitable for repair and transplant of damaged tissues. Textile materials and structures have been widely used in biomedical engineering, and auxetic textile structures are currently receiving special attention in the field of technical textiles.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Jaya Sharma, Javed Sheikh, B. K. Behera
Summary: Aerogels are three-dimensional nanostructures made of non-fluid colloids connected to porous networks. They are often manufactured using the sol-gel technique and drying procedures like supercritical, freeze, or ambient pressure drying. Aerogels are the lightest solid material with excellent insulation properties. However, their brittleness and porous nature make their processing and handling complex, limiting their applicability in real-world dynamic situations.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Meenakshi Ahirwar, B. K. Behera
Summary: A novel algorithm based on machine learning was developed to predict the tear strength of bed sheet fabrics, showing high accuracy and reliability in forecasting fabric performance.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Shivangi Shukla, Bijoya Kumar Behera
Summary: This article focuses on the development and analysis of Poisson's ratio of woven fabrics and their composites based on different auxetic geometries. It is concluded that the auxeticity of the auxetic woven fabric is largely dependent on the weave designs. Also, the auxeticity can be introduced into the composite using woven auxetic preform.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Sandeep Olhan, Sameer Kumar Behera, Vikas Khatkar, B. K. Behera
Summary: This study investigates the effect of different machinability processes and fibre architectures on the behavior, strength, and failure mechanism of textile fibre reinforced structural composites (TFRSC) suitable for automotive applications. Basalt fibre reinforced composites exhibited the highest bearing strength, and a mechanics-based approach using finite element modeling was successfully used to predict the bearing response of the composites.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Omender Singh, Bijoya Kumar Behera
Summary: This review provides an overview of the design and functionality of protective headgear, discussing its components and their ability to protect against different impacts. It also explores the biomechanics involved, providing insights into the effect of head trauma on the tolerance limits and thresholds of protective headgear. The review focuses on using various textile preforms and innovative materials to enhance impact performance, as well as energy-absorbing materials to improve energy absorption.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jaya Sharma, Shivangi Shukla, B. K. Behera
Summary: Nanoscale silica aerogels have unique properties such as large surface area, low density, and high porosity, but limited electrical and thermal conductivity. Sol-gel method for synthesis is not efficient and costly, while ambient pressure drying method using methyltrimethoxysilane shows potential for commercialization. This method produces silica aerogels with extremely low bulk density and high specific surface area, exhibiting excellent chemical absorption and recyclability for substances like organic liquids and oils.
JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Lekhani Tripathi, Bijoya Kumar Behera
Summary: This research focuses on the design and fabrication of 3D woven honeycomb fabrics and their composites in both warp and weft directions. The mechanical properties of these two composite materials were experimentally investigated. The comparison of mechanical properties revealed that warp way honeycomb shows better performance in certain tests, while weft way honeycomb shows higher energy absorption in other tests, affected by the direction of cell channels.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Lekhani Tripathi, Bijoya Kumar Behera
Summary: Various honeycomb preforms with different cell geometries were woven using different parameters. The specific bending load of the honeycomb structure was found to be influenced by the opening angle, cell size, wall length, and number of layers while keeping cell shape and thickness constant. The failure of the specimens was attributed to face wrinkling, localized buckling, debonding of the face sheet, and cell wall collapse.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sandeep Olhan, Vikas Khatkar, B. K. Behera
Summary: This research focuses on the fabrication of novel textile fibre-reinforced aluminum metal matrix composites (TFRAMMC) using the friction stir processing (FSP) technique, which incorporates high-performance fibres in three forms: long, chopped, and flakes. The composites were evaluated for their tensile, flexural, and impact properties to assess their load-bearing capacity and energy absorbency. The results showed that the long fibre-reinforced composite (LFRC) exhibited the highest tensile and impact strength, surpassing even the base metal (BM). The flexural strength followed the order of flakes-reinforced composite (FRC) > LFRC > chopped fibre-reinforced composite (CFRC), with the BM having the lowest flexural rigidity. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis confirmed the uniform distribution and composition of the novel composite materials produced by FSP.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lekhani Tripathi, Bijoya Kumar Behera
Summary: Mechanical characterization of aluminium honeycomb and 3D-woven Kevlar honeycomb composite sandwich panels reveals that 3D-woven Kevlar honeycomb performs better in flatwise and three-point bending behavior, while aluminium honeycomb shows significant results in edgewise compression. Aluminium honeycomb cores demonstrate a plastic collapse mechanism, while Kevlar honeycomb indicates buckling before failure.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lekhani Tripathi, Soumya Chowdhury, Bijoya Kumar Behera
Summary: This study investigates the in-plane impact behavior of 3D woven honeycomb sandwich composites by varying the cell geometry. Different honeycomb structures were developed and analyzed for their force-displacement curve and energy-time relationship. The results indicate that the specific energy absorption of the honeycomb composites is significantly influenced by changes in cell size, opening angle, wall length, and number of layers.
MECHANICS OF ADVANCED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Meenakshi Ahirwar, Bijoya Kumar Behera
Summary: This paper aims to study the unique hand of denim fabrics and develop a hand evaluation system using computational method. Different denim samples were manufactured with various washing treatments. The results showed that the enzymatic wash fabric has the highest total hand value followed by acid, bleach, and stone-washed fabrics.
RESEARCH JOURNAL OF TEXTILE AND APPAREL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zunjarrao Kamble, Bijoya Kumar Behera
Summary: This research presents a simple model to predict the stress-strain characteristics of 3D-braided sisal yarn preforms by considering the reorientation of the yarn under tensile load. 3D-braided sisal yarn preforms were developed using a 3D-braiding machine with four carriers and varying surface braiding angles. The experimental values were in very good agreement with the predicted results.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
