An analytical method for plain weave fabric composites

Abstract

A two-dimensional closed-form analytical method has been developed for the thermoelastic analysis of two-dimensional orthogonal plain weave fabric laminae. Strand undulation and continuity in both the warp and fill directions, actual strand cross-section and weave geometry, strand fibre volume fraction and possible gap between the two adjacent strands have been considered in the analysis. Good correlation is observed between the predicted thermoelastic properties and experimental results.