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A finite element model for failure analysis of 3D braided composites

  • Tao Zeng*
  • , Lin zhi Wu
  • , Li cheng Guo
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Harbin University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

The analysis of three-dimensional (3D) braided composites is more difficult due to its complex microstructure. A new type of finite element method (FEM) is developed to predict the local stress and strength within 3D braided composites under the three-dimensional mechanical loading. To verify the present method, the material properties predicted in this paper are compared with the previous work. By using the model, the stress components within a unit cell are obtained and used to analyze the strength of 3D braided composites.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)144-151
Number of pages8
JournalMaterials Science and Engineering: A
Volume366
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Feb 2004

Keywords

  • 3D braided composites
  • Finite element method
  • Mechanical property
  • Strength

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