The increase in the number of structural applications of composite materials, especially in
the aerospace and automotive industries, has led to a demand for robust models to simulate …

X-ray computed tomography (XCT) combined with computer simulations have proved to be
an extremely powerful and versatile tool for material characterization in recent years. The …

In this second international permeability benchmark, the in-plane permeability values of a
carbon fabric were studied by twelve research groups worldwide. One participant also …

Electrospinning and its application in filtration area are worthwhile to look into as the large
surface-to-volume ratio of nanoweb may affect the filtration efficiency by possibly giving …

For a 3D orthogonal carbon fibre weave, geometrical parameters characterising the unit cell
were quantified using micro-Computed Tomography and image analysis. Novel procedures …

A comprehensive review of experimental and analytical studies since 1990 on the variability
of permeability induced by fibrous media (reinforcement) distortions across the composite …

A robust platform in the form of a hybrid experimental-numerical framework is proposed for
reinforcement characterization with minimal material consumption and labor costs. In this …

Leakage rate prediction of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites for cryogenic
propellant tanks has been a challenge for the research community. In this paper, the …

This review shows the potential of using the Representative Volume Element concept for the
multi-scale simulation of 3D woven high performance thermoset composites manufactured …

Forming simulations are performed on woven textile composites using (a) an explicit finite
element method and (b) a kinematic map** scheme. Both methods are compared with …