Design optimization of integral stiffeners for 3D woven composite preforms

SJ Kuehsamy, ZP Wang, MH Jhon, F Yang, N Sridhar - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Although 3D orthogonal textile woven composite panels demonstrate good impact damage
resistance, they often have relatively low bending stiffness. Typically, stiffeners are added to …

Low-Velocity Impact and Post-Impact Residual Flexural Properties of Kevlar/EP Three-Dimensional Angle-Interlock Composites

J Shi, Y Guo, X Huang, H Chen, H Cao - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
In this study, five three-dimensional angle-interlock fabrics with different warp and weft
densities were fabricated using 1000D Kevlar filaments. The Kevlar/EP composites were …

Bending properties and numerical analysis of nonorthogonal woven composites

Y Zheng, Y Qi, X Qi, N Sun, R Shao, M Li… - AUTEX Research …, 2024 - degruyter.com
The helmet shell material featuring a gradient in bending is urgently required for the next-
generation integrated helmet system. However, achieving a bending gradient design for …