Mesoscopic analyses of the draping of 3D woven composite reinforcements based on macroscopic simulations

Mesoscopic analyses of textile composite reinforcements consider each yarn as a deformable solid in contact with its neighbours. They provide the internal architecture of the deformed woven fabric that conditions the permeability of the reinforcement and the mechanical characteristics of the cured woven composite. With regard to preform draping, simulations are generally carried out on a macroscopic scale because mesoscopic analyses of the...