This study elaborates on the effects of matrix rigidity on the high-velocity impact behaviour of UHMWPE textile composites using experimental and numerical methods.Textile composite samples were manufactured of a plai...This study elaborates on the effects of matrix rigidity on the high-velocity impact behaviour of UHMWPE textile composites using experimental and numerical methods.Textile composite samples were manufactured of a plain-weave fabric(comprising Spectra?1000 fibres)and four different matrix materials.High-velocity impact tests were conducted by launching a spherical steel projectile to strike on the prepared samples via a gas gun.The experimental results showed that the textile composites gradually changed from a membrane stretching mode to a plate bending mode as the matrix rigidity and thickness increased.The composites deformed in the membrane stretching mode had higher impact resistance and energy absorption capacity,and it was found that the average energy absorption per ply was much higher in this mode,although the number of broken yarns was smaller in the perforated samples.Moreover,the flexible matrix composites always had higher perforation resistance but larger deformation than the rigid matrix counterparts in the tested thickness and velocity range.A novel numerical modelling approach with enhanced computational efficiency was proposed to simulate textile composites in mesoscale resolution.The simulation results revealed that stress and strain development in the more rigid matrix composite was localised in the vicinity of the impact location,leading to larger local deformation and inferior perforation resistance.展开更多
A generalized analytical model is developed to predict progressive failure behavior of several types of textile composites,including plain weave composites,twill weave composites,two-dimensional tri-axially braided co...A generalized analytical model is developed to predict progressive failure behavior of several types of textile composites,including plain weave composites,twill weave composites,two-dimensional tri-axially braided composites and warpreinforced 2.5-dimensional braided composites.In this model,the unit cell(UC)of composite is firstly identified and reconstructed into a refined lamina structure with multiple equivalent lamina elements(ELEs)based on apt geometrical approximation and assumptions.Secondly,two-way coupled stress-strain responses within the UC(macro-scale)and ELE(meso-scale)are established through a universal series-parallel model(SPM).Finally,a progressive damage model,which consists of damage initiation criteria and a stiffness evolution strategy,is employed to predict damage behavior of the ELE.The analytical results including mechanical properties and progressive failure process are validated against the existing numerical and experimental ones in literature.The validated analytical model is then used to study the effects of global fiber volume fraction,braided angle,shear failure coefficient and selected failure criteria on stiffness,strength and failure process.The present results demonstrate the efficiency and generic capability of the present analytical model for predicting the mechanical responses of a range of textile composites.展开更多
Considerable research has indicated that fiber‐reinforced textile composites are significantly beneficial to the aerospace industry,especially aero engines,due to their high specific strength,specific stiffness,corro...Considerable research has indicated that fiber‐reinforced textile composites are significantly beneficial to the aerospace industry,especially aero engines,due to their high specific strength,specific stiffness,corrosion resistance,and fatigue re-sistance.However,damage caused by high‐velocity impacts is a critical limitation factor in a wide range of applications.This paper presents an overview of the development,material characterizations,and applications of fiber‐reinforced textile composites for aero engines.These textile composites are classified into four ca-tegories including two‐dimensional(2D)woven composites,2D braided composites,3D woven composites,and 3D braided composites.The complex damage me-chanisms of these composite materials due to high‐velocity impacts are discussed in detail as well.展开更多
Node interpolation cell method（NICM）is a micromechanics method employing the virtual displacement principle and the representative volume element（RVE）scheme to obtain the relationship between the global and the lo...Node interpolation cell method（NICM）is a micromechanics method employing the virtual displacement principle and the representative volume element（RVE）scheme to obtain the relationship between the global and the local strain.Mechanical properties of 2-D textile fabric reinforced ceramic matrix composites are predicted by NICM.Microstructures of 2-D woven and braided fabric reinforced composite are modeled by two kinds of RVE scheme.NICM is used to predict the macroscopic mechanical properties.The fill and warp yarns are simulated with cubic B-spline and their undulating forms are approximated by sinusoid.The effect of porosity on the fiber and matrix are considered as a reduction of elastic module.The connection of microstructure parameters and fiber volume fraction is modeled to investigate the reflection on the mechanical properties.The results predicted by NICM are compared with that by the finite element method（FEM）.The comparison shows that NICM is a valid and feasible method for predicting the mechanics properties of 2-D woven and braided fabric reinforced ceramic matrix composites.展开更多
3D braided composite technology has stimulated a great deal of interest in the world at large. But due to the three-dimensional nature of these kinds of composites, coupled with the shortcomings of currently-adopted e...3D braided composite technology has stimulated a great deal of interest in the world at large. But due to the three-dimensional nature of these kinds of composites, coupled with the shortcomings of currently-adopted experimental test methods, it is difficult to measure the internal parameters of this materials, hence causes it difficult to understand the material performance. A new method is introduced herein to measure the internal strain of braided composite materials using co-braided fiber optic sensors. Two kinds of fiber optic sensors are co-braided into 3D braided composites to measure internal strain. One of these is the Fabry-Parrot (F-P) fiber optic sensor; the other is the polarimetric fiber optic sensor. Experiments are conducted to measure internal strain under tension, bending and thermal environments in the 3D carbon fiber braided composite specimens, both locally and globally. Experimental results show that multiple fiber optic sensors can be braided into the 3D braided composites to measure the internal parameters, providing a more accurate measurement method and leading to a better understanding of these materials.展开更多
It is a very important and complex task to estimate the thermo-elasticproperties of a textile structural composite. In this paper, the finite element method (FEM) wasused for the prediction of the orthotropic thermo-e...It is a very important and complex task to estimate the thermo-elasticproperties of a textile structural composite. In this paper, the finite element method (FEM) wasused for the prediction of the orthotropic thermo-elastic properties of a composite reinforced byglass fiber knitted fabric. In order to define the final 3-D configuration of the loop reinforcingstructure, the interactions between the adjacent loops, the large displacement and the contactelements without friction were considered. The values predicted were compared with the experimentalresults.展开更多
Electronic textiles,an emerging class of electronic technology,offer exciting opportunities for seamless integration with the human body.Numerous applications have been developed based on electronic textiles.However,r...Electronic textiles,an emerging class of electronic technology,offer exciting opportunities for seamless integration with the human body.Numerous applications have been developed based on electronic textiles.However,researches on integrating multiple electronic textilebased devices are still few.In this study,we present a system integrated with an electrocardiogram monitoring sensor and an electroluminescence device based on stretchable and washable conductive micro textiles.The signal is acquired by an electrocardiograph amplifier and displayed by a dual-color electroluminescence device based on the processed results.The integrated electronic device has excellent moisture permeability and comfort for long-term wearing.The system reported in this study opens a new avenue for the application of electronic textiles in health monitoring,robotic prosthetics,and competitive sports.展开更多
A parametric method is developed to quantitatively represent the microstructure of 3D woven structures. Different binding patterns, such as angle interlock and orthogonal interlock with through-thickness or layer-to-l...A parametric method is developed to quantitatively represent the microstructure of 3D woven structures. Different binding patterns, such as angle interlock and orthogonal interlock with through-thickness or layer-to-layer bindings, are classified. A unit cell of 3D woven structure is defined with four constituent yarn systems represented by nine structural parameters. A mapping relationship between the 3D woven structure and corresponding representative parameters is thus established. The study indicates that four out of the nine parameters are necessary to represent a 3D woven structure with an angle interlock binding, and that five parameters are required to describe a 3D woven structure with an orthogonal interlock binding. Once the structural parameters are determined, the pattern of 3D woven structures can be unambiguously identified, and vice versa. In addition to the purpose of structure presentation, the method can be further used as a means for designing 3D woven structure to meet the performance requirements of 3D woven composites.展开更多
Polymer-textile liner composites have potential applications in aerospace applications for reducing the abrasion damage of moving parts during operation owing to their self-lubrication,light weight,and high loading ca...Polymer-textile liner composites have potential applications in aerospace applications for reducing the abrasion damage of moving parts during operation owing to their self-lubrication,light weight,and high loading capacity.Herein,Au nanoparticles(AuNPs)are successfully loaded into the lumen of halloysite nanotubes(HNTs)to construct an HNTs‒Au peasecod core‒shell nanosystem to optimize the wear resistance of phenolic resin-based poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole)(PBO)/polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)textile composites.Transmission electron microscope(TEM)characterization reveals that the AuNPs are well-dispersed inside the HNTs,with an average diameter of 6‒9 nm.The anti-wear performance of the HNTs and Au-reinforced PBO/PTFE composites is evaluated using a pin-on-disk friction tester at 100 MPa.Evidently,the addition of HNTs‒Au induces a 27.9%decrease in the wear rate of the composites.Possible anti-wear mechanisms are proposed based on the analyzed results of the worn surface morphology and the cross-section of the tribofilm obtained by focused ion beam transmission electron microscopy.展开更多
This paper proposes a new analytical solution to predict the shear modulus of a two-dimensional（2D） plain weave fabric（PWF） composite accounting for the interaction of orthogonal interlacing strands with coupled s...This paper proposes a new analytical solution to predict the shear modulus of a two-dimensional（2D） plain weave fabric（PWF） composite accounting for the interaction of orthogonal interlacing strands with coupled shear deformation modes including not only relative bending but also torsion,etc.The two orthogonal yarns in a micromechanical unit cell are idealized as curved beams with a path depicted by using sinusoidal shape functions.The internal forces and macroscopic deformations carried by the yarn families,together with macroscopic shear modulus of PWFs are derived by means of a strain energy approach founded on micromechanics.Three sets of experimental data pertinent to three kinds of 2D orthogonal PWF composites have been implemented to validate the new model.The calculations from the new model are also compared with those by using two models in the earlier literature.It is shown that the experimental results correlate well with predictions from the new model.展开更多
文摘This study elaborates on the effects of matrix rigidity on the high-velocity impact behaviour of UHMWPE textile composites using experimental and numerical methods.Textile composite samples were manufactured of a plain-weave fabric(comprising Spectra?1000 fibres)and four different matrix materials.High-velocity impact tests were conducted by launching a spherical steel projectile to strike on the prepared samples via a gas gun.The experimental results showed that the textile composites gradually changed from a membrane stretching mode to a plate bending mode as the matrix rigidity and thickness increased.The composites deformed in the membrane stretching mode had higher impact resistance and energy absorption capacity,and it was found that the average energy absorption per ply was much higher in this mode,although the number of broken yarns was smaller in the perforated samples.Moreover,the flexible matrix composites always had higher perforation resistance but larger deformation than the rigid matrix counterparts in the tested thickness and velocity range.A novel numerical modelling approach with enhanced computational efficiency was proposed to simulate textile composites in mesoscale resolution.The simulation results revealed that stress and strain development in the more rigid matrix composite was localised in the vicinity of the impact location,leading to larger local deformation and inferior perforation resistance.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11772267,12002111)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2020M681101)+1 种基金the Shaanxi Key Research and Development Program for International Cooperation and Exchanges(Grant 2019KW-020)the 111 Project(Grant BP0719007).
文摘A generalized analytical model is developed to predict progressive failure behavior of several types of textile composites,including plain weave composites,twill weave composites,two-dimensional tri-axially braided composites and warpreinforced 2.5-dimensional braided composites.In this model,the unit cell(UC)of composite is firstly identified and reconstructed into a refined lamina structure with multiple equivalent lamina elements(ELEs)based on apt geometrical approximation and assumptions.Secondly,two-way coupled stress-strain responses within the UC(macro-scale)and ELE(meso-scale)are established through a universal series-parallel model(SPM).Finally,a progressive damage model,which consists of damage initiation criteria and a stiffness evolution strategy,is employed to predict damage behavior of the ELE.The analytical results including mechanical properties and progressive failure process are validated against the existing numerical and experimental ones in literature.The validated analytical model is then used to study the effects of global fiber volume fraction,braided angle,shear failure coefficient and selected failure criteria on stiffness,strength and failure process.The present results demonstrate the efficiency and generic capability of the present analytical model for predicting the mechanical responses of a range of textile composites.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:12002265China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,Grant/Award Number:2021M692572+1 种基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:12002265)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.:2021M692572).
文摘Considerable research has indicated that fiber‐reinforced textile composites are significantly beneficial to the aerospace industry,especially aero engines,due to their high specific strength,specific stiffness,corrosion resistance,and fatigue re-sistance.However,damage caused by high‐velocity impacts is a critical limitation factor in a wide range of applications.This paper presents an overview of the development,material characterizations,and applications of fiber‐reinforced textile composites for aero engines.These textile composites are classified into four ca-tegories including two‐dimensional(2D)woven composites,2D braided composites,3D woven composites,and 3D braided composites.The complex damage me-chanisms of these composite materials due to high‐velocity impacts are discussed in detail as well.
基金Supported by the Aviation Science Foundationof China(2009ZB5052)the Specialized Research Foundation for the Doctor Program of Higher Education(20070287039)~~
文摘Node interpolation cell method（NICM）is a micromechanics method employing the virtual displacement principle and the representative volume element（RVE）scheme to obtain the relationship between the global and the local strain.Mechanical properties of 2-D textile fabric reinforced ceramic matrix composites are predicted by NICM.Microstructures of 2-D woven and braided fabric reinforced composite are modeled by two kinds of RVE scheme.NICM is used to predict the macroscopic mechanical properties.The fill and warp yarns are simulated with cubic B-spline and their undulating forms are approximated by sinusoid.The effect of porosity on the fiber and matrix are considered as a reduction of elastic module.The connection of microstructure parameters and fiber volume fraction is modeled to investigate the reflection on the mechanical properties.The results predicted by NICM are compared with that by the finite element method（FEM）.The comparison shows that NICM is a valid and feasible method for predicting the mechanics properties of 2-D woven and braided fabric reinforced ceramic matrix composites.
基金The writers acknowledge the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No:59905021)Aeronautic Science Foundation of China(01G52075)Outstanding Youth Founda tion of Jiangsu Province(No.BK2002416).
文摘3D braided composite technology has stimulated a great deal of interest in the world at large. But due to the three-dimensional nature of these kinds of composites, coupled with the shortcomings of currently-adopted experimental test methods, it is difficult to measure the internal parameters of this materials, hence causes it difficult to understand the material performance. A new method is introduced herein to measure the internal strain of braided composite materials using co-braided fiber optic sensors. Two kinds of fiber optic sensors are co-braided into 3D braided composites to measure internal strain. One of these is the Fabry-Parrot (F-P) fiber optic sensor; the other is the polarimetric fiber optic sensor. Experiments are conducted to measure internal strain under tension, bending and thermal environments in the 3D carbon fiber braided composite specimens, both locally and globally. Experimental results show that multiple fiber optic sensors can be braided into the 3D braided composites to measure the internal parameters, providing a more accurate measurement method and leading to a better understanding of these materials.
文摘It is a very important and complex task to estimate the thermo-elasticproperties of a textile structural composite. In this paper, the finite element method (FEM) wasused for the prediction of the orthotropic thermo-elastic properties of a composite reinforced byglass fiber knitted fabric. In order to define the final 3-D configuration of the loop reinforcingstructure, the interactions between the adjacent loops, the large displacement and the contactelements without friction were considered. The values predicted were compared with the experimentalresults.
基金financially supported by the program of National Key Laboratory of Application Specific Integrated Circuitthe National Nature Science Foundation of China (No.52205593)。
文摘Electronic textiles,an emerging class of electronic technology,offer exciting opportunities for seamless integration with the human body.Numerous applications have been developed based on electronic textiles.However,researches on integrating multiple electronic textilebased devices are still few.In this study,we present a system integrated with an electrocardiogram monitoring sensor and an electroluminescence device based on stretchable and washable conductive micro textiles.The signal is acquired by an electrocardiograph amplifier and displayed by a dual-color electroluminescence device based on the processed results.The integrated electronic device has excellent moisture permeability and comfort for long-term wearing.The system reported in this study opens a new avenue for the application of electronic textiles in health monitoring,robotic prosthetics,and competitive sports.
基金the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education and the Shanghai Key Discipline Project
文摘A parametric method is developed to quantitatively represent the microstructure of 3D woven structures. Different binding patterns, such as angle interlock and orthogonal interlock with through-thickness or layer-to-layer bindings, are classified. A unit cell of 3D woven structure is defined with four constituent yarn systems represented by nine structural parameters. A mapping relationship between the 3D woven structure and corresponding representative parameters is thus established. The study indicates that four out of the nine parameters are necessary to represent a 3D woven structure with an angle interlock binding, and that five parameters are required to describe a 3D woven structure with an orthogonal interlock binding. Once the structural parameters are determined, the pattern of 3D woven structures can be unambiguously identified, and vice versa. In addition to the purpose of structure presentation, the method can be further used as a means for designing 3D woven structure to meet the performance requirements of 3D woven composites.
基金The authors acknowledge the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52075523 and 52005487).
文摘Polymer-textile liner composites have potential applications in aerospace applications for reducing the abrasion damage of moving parts during operation owing to their self-lubrication,light weight,and high loading capacity.Herein,Au nanoparticles(AuNPs)are successfully loaded into the lumen of halloysite nanotubes(HNTs)to construct an HNTs‒Au peasecod core‒shell nanosystem to optimize the wear resistance of phenolic resin-based poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole)(PBO)/polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)textile composites.Transmission electron microscope(TEM)characterization reveals that the AuNPs are well-dispersed inside the HNTs,with an average diameter of 6‒9 nm.The anti-wear performance of the HNTs and Au-reinforced PBO/PTFE composites is evaluated using a pin-on-disk friction tester at 100 MPa.Evidently,the addition of HNTs‒Au induces a 27.9%decrease in the wear rate of the composites.Possible anti-wear mechanisms are proposed based on the analyzed results of the worn surface morphology and the cross-section of the tribofilm obtained by focused ion beam transmission electron microscopy.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51075019)Aeronautical Science Foundation of China (20095251024)
文摘This paper proposes a new analytical solution to predict the shear modulus of a two-dimensional（2D） plain weave fabric（PWF） composite accounting for the interaction of orthogonal interlacing strands with coupled shear deformation modes including not only relative bending but also torsion,etc.The two orthogonal yarns in a micromechanical unit cell are idealized as curved beams with a path depicted by using sinusoidal shape functions.The internal forces and macroscopic deformations carried by the yarn families,together with macroscopic shear modulus of PWFs are derived by means of a strain energy approach founded on micromechanics.Three sets of experimental data pertinent to three kinds of 2D orthogonal PWF composites have been implemented to validate the new model.The calculations from the new model are also compared with those by using two models in the earlier literature.It is shown that the experimental results correlate well with predictions from the new model.
