LOUISE BROWN's Outputs (22)

Corrigendum to “Recent progress, challenges and outlook for multidisciplinary structural optimization of aircraft and aerial vehicles” [Prog. Aero. Sci. 135 (2022) 100861] (2023)
Journal Article
Corrado, G., Ntourmas, G., Sferza, M., Tan, W., Traiforos, N., Arteiro, A., Brown, L., Chronopoulos, D., Daoud, F., Glock, F., Ninic, J., Ozcan, E., Reinoso, J., Schuhmacher, G., & Turner, T. (2023). Corrigendum to “Recent progress, challenges and outlook for multidisciplinary structural optimization of aircraft and aerial vehicles” [Prog. Aero. Sci. 135 (2022) 100861]. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 139, Article 100903. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paerosci.2023.100903

The authors consider that the manuscript could benefit from additional information regarding the seamless integration of software tools in Section 3.5. Hence, as the primary researcher working on this part of the study, Weijie Tan was invited to revi... Read More about Corrigendum to “Recent progress, challenges and outlook for multidisciplinary structural optimization of aircraft and aerial vehicles” [Prog. Aero. Sci. 135 (2022) 100861].

Recent progress, challenges and outlook for multidisciplinary structural optimization of aircraft and aerial vehicles (2022)
Journal Article
Corrado, G., Ntourmas, G., Sferza, M., Traiforos, N., Arteiro, A., Brown, L., …Turner, T. (2022). Recent progress, challenges and outlook for multidisciplinary structural optimization of aircraft and aerial vehicles. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 135, Article 100861. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paerosci.2022.100861

Designing an airframe is a complex process as it requires knowledge from multiple disciplines such as aerodynamics, structural mechanics, manufacturing, flight dynamics, which individually lead to very different optimal designs. Furthermore, the grow... Read More about Recent progress, challenges and outlook for multidisciplinary structural optimization of aircraft and aerial vehicles.

TexGen (2022)
Book Chapter
Brown, L. P. (2022). TexGen. In Y. Kyosev, & F. Boussu (Eds.), Advanced Weaving Technology (253-291). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91515-5_6

This chapter gives an overview and introduction to the use of TexGen, open source software developed at the University of Nottingham as a pre-processor for 3D geometric modelling of textile structures. An overview is given of the modelling theory use... Read More about TexGen.

Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures (2021)
Journal Article
Spackman, G., Brown, L., & Turner, T. (2022). Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures. Applied Composite Materials, 29(1), 219-227. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-021-09978-9

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... Read More about Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures.

An Abaqus plugin for efficient damage initiation hotspot identification in large-scale composite structures with repeated features (2021)
Journal Article
Zou, X., Yan, S., Ilkhani, M. R., Brown, L., Jones, A., & Hamadi, M. (2021). An Abaqus plugin for efficient damage initiation hotspot identification in large-scale composite structures with repeated features. Advances in Engineering Software, 153, Article 102964. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2020.102964

© 2021 Elsevier Ltd Identifying the hotspots for damage initiation in large-scale composite structure designs presents a significant challenge due to the high modelling cost. For most industrial applications, the finite element (FE) models are often... Read More about An Abaqus plugin for efficient damage initiation hotspot identification in large-scale composite structures with repeated features.

Multi-scale wave propagation modelling for two-dimensional periodic textile composites (2018)
Journal Article
Thierry, V., Brown, L., & Chronopoulos, D. (2018). Multi-scale wave propagation modelling for two-dimensional periodic textile composites. Composites Part B: Engineering, 150, 144-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.05.052

In this article, a method allowing vibro-acoustic and ultrasonic wave propagation analysis of highly anisotropic textile composites at a mesoscopic level is presented for the first time. The method combines the advantages of mode-based Component Mode... Read More about Multi-scale wave propagation modelling for two-dimensional periodic textile composites.

Fabric sensors – modelling deformation in knitted fabrics (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Miller, K., Brown, L. P., & McNally, D. (2018, March). Fabric sensors – modelling deformation in knitted fabrics. Paper presented at 8th World Conference on 3D Fabrics and Their Applications, Manchester, UK

Fabric sensors are made from knitted conductive yarn and can be used to measure extension in wearable technologies and composite structures. Wearable technologies have considerable potential in sport and medical applications, for example recording li... Read More about Fabric sensors – modelling deformation in knitted fabrics.

“BAM”: a collaborative R&D project for the development of a simulation based solution for the design and manufacture of 3D woven composites (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Said, R., Müller, S., de Luca, P., Thompson, A., El Said, B., Hallett, S., …Potluri, P. (2017). “BAM”: a collaborative R&D project for the development of a simulation based solution for the design and manufacture of 3D woven composites.

Breakthrough Aerospace Materials (BAM) is a collaborative R&D project based in the UK [1]; led by industry and co-funded by the British Government via the Innovate-UK under its Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) R&T Programme. The overall objective... Read More about “BAM”: a collaborative R&D project for the development of a simulation based solution for the design and manufacture of 3D woven composites.

Modelling framework for optimum multiaxial 3D woven textile composites (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brown, L. P., Gommer, F., Zeng, X., & Long, A. C. (2016). Modelling framework for optimum multiaxial 3D woven textile composites.

The application of 3D weaves has advantages over conventional uni-directional or 2D woven lay-ups. There is potential to produce near net-shaped preforms and to increase damage resistance due to the presence of through thickness reinforcement. Conven... Read More about Modelling framework for optimum multiaxial 3D woven textile composites.

Analytical method using gamma functions for determining areas of power elliptical shapes for use in geometrical textile models (2015)
Journal Article
Gommer, F., Brown, L. P., & Wedgwood, K. C. (2015). Analytical method using gamma functions for determining areas of power elliptical shapes for use in geometrical textile models. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 81, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2015.11.031

Textile models are often assumed to have homogenous and well defined cross-sections. For these models, the use of a power elliptical cross-sectional shape has been found to be beneficial as different shapes can be created, e.g. lenticular, elliptical... Read More about Analytical method using gamma functions for determining areas of power elliptical shapes for use in geometrical textile models.

Quantification of mesoscale variability and geometrical reconstruction of a textile (2015)
Journal Article
Gommer, F., Brown, L. P., & Brooks, R. (2015). Quantification of mesoscale variability and geometrical reconstruction of a textile. Journal of Composite Materials, https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998315617819

Automated image analysis of textile surfaces allowed determination and quantification of intrinsic yarn path variabilities in a 2/2 twill weave during the lay-up process. The yarn paths were described in terms of waves and it was found that the frequ... Read More about Quantification of mesoscale variability and geometrical reconstruction of a textile.

Stochastic reconstruction of filament paths in fibre bundles based on two-dimensional input data (2015)
Journal Article
Gommer, F., Wedgwood, K. C., & Brown, L. P. (2015). Stochastic reconstruction of filament paths in fibre bundles based on two-dimensional input data. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 76, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2015.05.022

Conventional optical microscopy is an inexpensive technique to analyse fibre bundle micro-structures. Compared to micro-computed tomography, the resolution is higher and larger samples sizes can be analysed. This provides, for example, detailed infor... Read More about Stochastic reconstruction of filament paths in fibre bundles based on two-dimensional input data.

Mesoscale geometric modelling of bifurcation in 3D woven T-beam preforms (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brown, L. P., Yan, S., Zeng, X., & Long, A. C. (2015). Mesoscale geometric modelling of bifurcation in 3D woven T-beam preforms.

Manipulation of the through-thickness yarn path enables 3D woven reinforcement to separate locally in the form of a bifurcation, creating net-shaped preforms for T- and I-beams. Preforming introduces fibre architecture deformation at the 3D woven bif... Read More about Mesoscale geometric modelling of bifurcation in 3D woven T-beam preforms.

Numerical prediction of in-plane permeability for multilayer woven fabrics with manufacture-induced deformation (2015)
Journal Article
Zeng, X., Endruweit, A., Brown, L. P., & Long, A. C. (2015). Numerical prediction of in-plane permeability for multilayer woven fabrics with manufacture-induced deformation. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 77, 266-274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2015.03.027

A unit cell based Computational Fluid Dynamics model is presented for predicting permeability of multilayer fabric structures. In Liquid Composites Moulding processes, fabric lay-ups undergo significant manufacture-induced deformation, combining comp... Read More about Numerical prediction of in-plane permeability for multilayer woven fabrics with manufacture-induced deformation.

Geometrical modelling of 3D woven reinforcements for polymer composites: Prediction of fabric permeability and composite mechanical properties (2013)
Journal Article
Zeng, X., Brown, L. P., Endruweit, A., Matveev, M., & Long, A. C. (2014). Geometrical modelling of 3D woven reinforcements for polymer composites: Prediction of fabric permeability and composite mechanical properties. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 56, 150-160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2013.10.004

For a 3D orthogonal carbon fibre weave, geometrical parameters characterising the unit cell were quantified using micro-Computed Tomography and image analysis. Novel procedures for generation of unit cell models, reflecting systematic local variation... Read More about Geometrical modelling of 3D woven reinforcements for polymer composites: Prediction of fabric permeability and composite mechanical properties.

Predicting the coefficient of thermal expansion for textile composites based on a unit cell approach (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brown, L. P., Zeng, X., Long, A. C., Brooks, R., & Jones, I. A. (2013). Predicting the coefficient of thermal expansion for textile composites based on a unit cell approach.

The study focuses on unit cell FE modelling to predict coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs) for sheared fabric laminates. Shear, as a dominant deformation mode in textile composites forming, introduces high degrees of anisotropy in both elasticit... Read More about Predicting the coefficient of thermal expansion for textile composites based on a unit cell approach.

Recent developments in the realistic geometric modelling of textile structures using TexGen (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brown, L. P., Zeng, X., Long, A., & Jones, I. A. (2013). Recent developments in the realistic geometric modelling of textile structures using TexGen.

Realistic geometric representation of fabrics is essential for modelling of mechanical and physical properties of textiles and textile composites. It is also advantageous to be able to generate those models quickly and easily. Recent developments in... Read More about Recent developments in the realistic geometric modelling of textile structures using TexGen.

Advanced geometry modelling of 3D woven reinforcements in polymer composites: processing and performance analysis (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zeng, X., Brown, L. P., Endruweit, A., & Long, A. C. (2012). Advanced geometry modelling of 3D woven reinforcements in polymer composites: processing and performance analysis.

Numerical methods have become increasingly effective tools for analysis and design of composite materials. This study investigates how the inclusion of geometrical variations in modelling 3D woven fabrics affects the accuracy of numerical predictions... Read More about Advanced geometry modelling of 3D woven reinforcements in polymer composites: processing and performance analysis.

Characterisation and modelling of complex textile geometries using TexGen
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brown, L. P., Endruweit, A., Long, A., & Jones, I. A. (2018, September). Characterisation and modelling of complex textile geometries using TexGen. Presented at 13th International Conference on Textile Composites (TexComp-13), Milan, Italy

TexGen is open source software developed at the University of Nottingham for the geometric 3D modelling of textiles and textile composites. It has a large number of users worldwide and underpins a significant number of research publications.

Whil... Read More about Characterisation and modelling of complex textile geometries using TexGen.

Development of methods for optimisation of complex 3D weave geometries
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Spackman, G. H., Brown, L. P., & Jones, I. A. (2018, September). Development of methods for optimisation of complex 3D weave geometries. Presented at 13th International Conference on Textile Composites (TEXCOMP-13), Milan, Italy

© Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd. The development of 3D weaves has resulted in the ability to produce near net shaped preforms, with the additional advantage over unidirectional lay-ups and 2D weaves of greater delamination resistance... Read More about Development of methods for optimisation of complex 3D weave geometries.

Meso-scale optimisation of 3D composites and novel preforming technologies
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Matveev, M., Long, A., & Brown, L. (2019, August). Meso-scale optimisation of 3D composites and novel preforming technologies. Presented at 22nd International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-22, Melbourne, Australia

Various 3D woven composites have been studied and used in last several decades. It was demonstrated that these composites can have better delamination and impact resistance than conventional laminates. However, most of the 3D woven reinforcements hav... Read More about Meso-scale optimisation of 3D composites and novel preforming technologies.

Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Spackman, G., Brown, L., & Turner, T. (2021, April). Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures. Presented at 9th World Conference in 3D Fabrics and Their Applications, Online, Zhengzhou, China

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... Read More about Weft Yarn Interlacement Modelling for 3D Profiled Structures.