Author(s)

F. Comaif, I. Herszberg, M. Bannister & S. John

Abstract

A technique is described which was used to produce realistic geometric models of the three-dimensional yarn architecture within composites made from multilayer woven preforms. Micrographs of the composite sections in the warp and weft directions were digitised and MicroStation™ CAD software was used to construct a three-dimensional geometric model for two architectures: Layer Interlock and Layer Interlock with Offset Binder. Visualisations of these models clearly d

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