On Braidability and Formability for 3D Braided Structural Shapes

Abstract

This final report outlines the research results obtained under the AFOSR Grant F49620-97-1-0160 for the period from 1 March 1977 to 31 December 1999. The research was partially augmented by the AASET Grant F49620-96-1-0283 for the period from 1 July 1997 to 31 December 1999. The main objective of the research was to develop a rational design/analysis methodology for a class of 3D braided structural shapes for aerospace applications. Research was carried out with two concurrent programs - the experimental program and the simulation program - involving design, braiding of performs, consolidation and shape forming, fiber architecture determination and description, mechanics modeling, testing, investigation of preform braid ability and formability at the consolidation stage.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 2000
Accession Number
ADA382279

Entities

People

  • Albert S. Wang

Organizations

  • Drexel University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Simulations
  • Fabrication
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Geometry
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Micromechanics
  • Resin Transfer Molding
  • Simulations
  • Three Dimensional
  • Topology
  • Virtual Reality

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space