An Inverse Approach Based on Laminate Theory to Calculate the Mechanical Properties of Braided Composites

A new approach based on plate laminate theory (PLT) is developed to calculate the mechanical properties of woven and braided composites. It supposes that, for each woven or braided composite oriented at ±θ, there is an equivalent ±θ angle-ply laminate made out of two unidirectional plies. An inverse algorithm based on PLT was developed to calculate, from the known mechanical characteristics of a composite reinforced by engineering fabrics, the...