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Meshing Preprocessor for the Mesoscopic 3D Finite Element Simulation of 2D and Interlock Fabric Deformation

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Numerical simulation is a powerful tool to predict the mechanical behavior and the feasibility of composite parts. Among the available numerical approaches, as far as woven reinforced composites are concerned, 3D finite element simulation at the mesoscopic scale leads to a good compromise between realism and complexity. At this scale, the fibrous reinforcement is modeled by an interlacement of yarns assumed to be homogeneous that have to be accurately represented. Among the numerous issues induced by these simulations, the first one consists in providing a representative meshed geometrical model of the unit cell at the mesoscopic scale. The second one consists in enabling a fast data input in the finite element software (contacts definition, boundary conditions, elements reorientation, etc.) so as to obtain results within reasonable time. Based on parameterized 3D CAD modeling tool of unit-cells of dry fabrics already developed, this paper presents an efficient strategy which permits an automated meshing of the models with 3D hexahedral elements and to accelerate of several orders of magnitude the simulation data input. Finally, the overall modeling strategy is illustrated by examples of finite element simulation of the mechanical behavior of fabrics.

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  1. Laboratoire PRISME, EA 4229, Université d’Orléans, 8 rue Leonard de Vinci, 45072, Orléans, France

    A. Wendling, J. L. Daniel & G. Hivet

  2. CNRS INSA-Lyon, LaMCoS UMR5259, bâtiment Jean d’Alembert, Université de Lyon, 18-20 rue des Sciences, 69621, Villeurbanne, France

    E. Vidal-Sallé & P. Boisse

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Wendling, A., Daniel, J.L., Hivet, G. et al. Meshing Preprocessor for the Mesoscopic 3D Finite Element Simulation of 2D and Interlock Fabric Deformation. Appl Compos Mater 22, 869–886 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-015-9441-8

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