Automated geometric modelling of textile structures
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Article Title | Automated geometric modelling of textile structures |
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ERA Journal ID | 3629 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Lin, Hua (Author), Zeng, Xuesen (Author), Sherburn, Martin (Author), Long, Andrew C. (Author) and Clifford, Mike J. (Author) |
Journal Title | Textile Research Journal |
Journal Citation | 82 (16), pp. 1689-1702 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2011 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0040-5175 |
1746-7748 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517511418562 |
Web Address (URL) | http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0040517511418562 |
Abstract | An automated approach (TexGen) for modeling the geometry of textile structures is presented. This model provides a generic approach to the description of yarn geometry and yarn interlacement for all types of weaving. One feature of this model is that the shape and size of the cross sections may change locally; this is exploited in the functions for interference correction, which modify the textile according to geometric considerations to avoid penetration of yarns. Another feature of this model is that it acts as a pre-processor for finite element simulations by generating a mesh, definition of contact, materials orientation and boundary conditions, thus providing an automatic procedure. This paper describes the modelling techniques, algorithms and concepts implemented in TexGen and examines the functionality of their implementation for a range of two-dimensional/three-dimensional commercial fabrics. Comparisons between the images of real fabrics and modeled fabric structures confirm that the software is capable of modeling sophisticated fabric architectures, including twisted yarns with varied yarn cross sections. Accurate input measurements of fabric geometry are critical for successful results. The paper also discusses directions for further development of the approach to overcome current limitations. |
Keywords | fabric geometry; modelling; simulation |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401602. Composite and hybrid materials |
401706. Numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Nottingham, United Kingdom |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q44z6/automated-geometric-modelling-of-textile-structures
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