Forming simulations ofmulti-layered woven preformsassembled with stitchyarns

  • S. Chen
  • , A. Endruweit
  • , L. T. Harper
  • , N. A. Warrior

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Abstract

A model has been developed to predict the draping behaviour of thick fibre preforms with localised stitching, to analyse the forming behaviour of 3D components. Explicit finite element simulations have been performed for a hemisphere geometry to understand the influence of adding local stitch-bonds, which are used to join multiple 2D plies together for easier in-mould assembly. Stitch-bonded fibrous reinforcements are modelled as multi-layered 2D continua with additional 1D through-thickness fixations. Results demonstrate that stitch-bonds influence the global shear angle distribution in each ply of the component rather than having just a localised effect, with the most significant effects observed when placing stitches between plies of different orientations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
PublisherEuropean Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM
ISBN (Electronic)9780000000002
StatePublished - 2014
Event16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 - Seville, Spain
Duration: 22 Jun 201426 Jun 2014

Publication series

Name16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014

Conference

Conference16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
Country/TerritorySpain
CitySeville
Period22/06/1426/06/14

Keywords

  • Fabric drape
  • Finite element analysis
  • Multiply preform
  • Stitching

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