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Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures

Spackman, George; Brown, Louise; Turner, Thomas

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George Spackman



Abstract

Currently, generation of 3D woven T-joint models with complex weave geometries, using TexGen software, is a manual process. One of the main challenges to automatic generation of these textiles is the order in which the weft yarns interlace within the bifurcation region. This paper will demonstrate a method for predicting the order, based on the pattern draft and the information contained within it such as the direction of weft insertion and the beating action of the loom. The path of the entangling weft yarns and the yarn cross section orientation can then be modelled. Finally, a geometric transformation is be applied to simulate the opening of the flanges so that the final model reflects the T-shaped profile.

Citation

Spackman, G., Brown, L., & Turner, T. (2021). Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures. In Proceedings of the 9th World Conference in 3D Fabrics and Their Applications

Presentation Conference Type Edited Proceedings
Conference Name 9th World Conference in 3D Fabrics and Their Applications
Start Date Apr 8, 2021
End Date Apr 9, 2021
Acceptance Date Feb 1, 2021
Online Publication Date Apr 8, 2021
Publication Date Apr 8, 2021
Deposit Date Apr 20, 2021
Publicly Available Date Apr 20, 2021
Series Title World Conference in 3D Fabrics and Their Applications
Book Title Proceedings of the 9th World Conference in 3D Fabrics and Their Applications
Keywords 3D woven composites; T-Joints; weft yarn interlacement
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/5483529
Related Public URLs https://texeng.net/3dfabrics-9th/

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