Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures

Spackman, George; Brown, Louise; Turner, Thomas

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. (2022). Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures. Applied Composite Materials, 29, 219-227. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-021-09978-9

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 28, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Dec 9, 2021
• Publication Date: Feb 1, 2022
• Deposit Date: Apr 20, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 20, 2021
• Journal: Applied Composite Materials
• Print ISSN: 0929-189X
• Electronic ISSN: 1573-4897
• Publisher: Springer Verlag
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 29
• Pages: 219-227
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-021-09978-9
• Keywords: 3D woven composites; T-Joints; weft yarn interlacement
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/5483529
• Publisher URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10443-021-09978-9
• Related Public URLs: https://texeng.net/3dfabrics-9th/