Mechanical characterization of hybrid yarn thermoplastic composites from multi-layer woven fabrics with function integration

Abstract

Three dimensional (3D) spacer fabrics are constructed from two dimensional (2D) woven fabrics connected by 2D woven crosslink fabrics using thermoplastic high performance hybrid yarns. Spacer fabrics present great potential in the efficient production of fiber reinforced plastic composites with adjustable mechanical properties targeted for specific applications in Lightweight engineering. The structure of the weave and the stresses placed on the fibers during the weaving process impact the mechanical properties of the finished composite. This study shows that the mechanical properties can be significantly controlled and adjusted by pattern development of the individual 2D composite structures from the 3D spacer fabric preforms constructed of orthogonal multilayer weaves (non-crimped fiber arrangement and a gentle weaving process). Electrically conductive fibers are woven directly into various layers of the 2D woven fabrics and are therefore successfully integrated during production. This forms the basis for function integration in the composite. The weaving technology ensures a reliable contact of the conductive fibers allowing sensor networks to be integrated into the fabric for online monitoring of the fiber reinforced plastic composite component.

Three-dimensional textiles for protective clothing

“…The honeycomb structure provides potential, particularly, in lightweight engineering when reinforced for composite having enhanced mechanical properties to weight ratio. The structure of the weave and the stresses placed on the fibres during weaving play important roles in influencing the mechanical properties of the finished composite (Mountasir et al, 2011).…”

Competitive manufacturing of 3D thermoplastic composite panels based on multi-layered woven structures for lightweight engineering

“…They possess high bucklingand compression-stable connections between the outer layers (through-the-thickness reinforcement) and lead to significantly improved structural and mechanical properties suitable for high toughness FRP in lightweight engineering ( Fig. 1) [12][13][14].…”

3D Woven Near‐Net‐Shape Preforms for Composite Structures

“…For this reason, a terry weaving mechanism with additional fabric storage and a warp pull‐back mechanism were developed and integrated into a conventional double‐rapier weaving machine VTR‐23 (NV Michel Van de Wiele, Belgium). These modifications are necessary for the development and manufacture of 3D woven spacer preforms and used for further structural developments . 3D spacer composites can be used for specific applications in lightweight Engineering as floor and wall elements in vehicles and containers as well as sandwich constructions.…”