Abstract: A mesoscale three-dimensional finite-element model is set up to model two-dimensional triaxially braided composites. Unit cell scheme is used to take into account braiding architecture as well as mechanical behavior of ...

Abstract: In this paper, a two-dimensional triaxial braided composite model has been studied using the nonlinear explicit finite-element code LSDYNA. The unit cell consists of six subcells and material properties associated with ...

Abstract: A new three-dimensional finite-element model of two-dimensional, triaxially braided composites is presented in this paper. This mesoscale modeling technique is used to examine and predict the deformation and damage observed ...