Mechanical Response of Novel 3D Woven Flax Composites with Variation in Z Yarn Binding. Issue 6 (2nd June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jabbar, Madeha; Nawab, Yasir; Karahan, Mehmet; Ashraf, Munir; Hussain, Tanveer
• Is Part Of: Journal of natural fibers. Volume 17:Issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 890
• Page End: 905
• Publication Date: 2020-06-02
• Subjects: Flax yarn -- green composites -- mechanical performance -- 3D woven reinforcement -- Z yarn binding point density; 亚麻纱 -- 绿色复合材料 -- 机械性能 -- 3D机织增强 -- 纱线结合点密度; Textile research -- Periodicals; Textile research; Periodicals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2018.1539939
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1544-0478

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper is focused on the development of novel 3D woven flax composites for improved mechanical performance. The 3D woven interlock fabrics were produced on dobby loom using novel weaving patterns, with variation in binding point density (four different levels). These fabric structures were then used to fabricate composites with green epoxy resin as a matrix. Tensile, flexural, short beam shear, impact (pendulum and drop weight) and compression after impact properties were characterized. It was found that 3D woven composites having higher binding point density showed overall improved mechanical behavior, i.e. the out-of-plane properties were enhanced whereas in-plane properties are either reduced or unaffected.