Abstract
In the pursuit of producing high quality, low-cost composite aircraft structures, out-of-autoclave manufacturing processes for textile reinforcements are being simulated with increasing accuracy. This paper focuses on the continuum-based, finite element modelling of textile composites as they deform during the draping process. A non-orthogonal constitutive model tracks yarn orientations within a material subroutine developed for Abaqus/Explicit, resulting in the realistic determination of fabric shearing and material draw-in. Supplementary material characterisation was experimentally performed in order to define the tensile and non-linear shear behaviour accurately. The validity of the finite element model has been studied through comparison with similar research in the field and the experimental lay-up of carbon fibre textile reinforcement over a tool with double curvature geometry, showing good agreement.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Advances in Computational Mechanics |
Publisher | Trans Tech Publications |
Pages | 76-81 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783038350682 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 1st Australasian Conference on Computational Mechanics, ACCM 2013 - Sydney, NSW, Australia Duration: 3 Oct 2013 → 4 Oct 2013 |
Publication series
Name | Applied Mechanics and Materials |
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Volume | 553 |
ISSN (Print) | 1660-9336 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1662-7482 |
Conference
Conference | 1st Australasian Conference on Computational Mechanics, ACCM 2013 |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Sydney, NSW |
Period | 3/10/13 → 4/10/13 |
Keywords
- Composite materials
- Draping
- Process modelling
- Textile reinforcements
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering