NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) · 1987 · 39 citations · 0 references
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Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceBuilding MaterialsConstruction TechnologyStructural MaterialsComposite MaterialsFiber-reinforced CompositesPolymer CompositesReinforcement MaterialsTechnical TextilesTextile MaterialsComposite Reinforcement MaterialsFabric PropertiesFabric Structure AnalysisFiber-reinforced MaterialsHybrid CompositesLaminated TextilesReinforcementThree-dimensional Woven Structures
The use of woven fabrics as reinforcements for composites is considered. Methods of analysis of properties are reviewed and extended, with particular attention paid to three-dimensional constructions having through-the-thickness reinforcements. Methodology developed is used parametrically to evaluate the performance potential of a wide variety of reinforcement constructions including hybrids. Comparisons are made of predicted and measured properties of representative composites having biaxial and triaxial woven, and laminated tape lay-up reinforcements. Overall results are incorporated in advanced weave designs.