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The primary objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive experimental investigation into the impact of yarn reduction on the damage mechanisms and progression of 3D woven composites under bending loads, utilizing a combination of micro-XCT and digital image correlation (DIC) techniques. Typical bending behaviors of 3D woven composites have been discussed through load–displacement curves combining camera photography techniques. The influence of yarn reduction on strain distribution during bending deformation can be obtained by utilizing DIC techniques. Additionally, the final failure mode analysis of three-dimensional woven composite materials was conducted using micro-XCT techniques.
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The authors acknowledge the financial support from the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Grants No BK20220167, BK20220165, BK20222017) and the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST (2022QNRC001).
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Chao Li, Haili Zhou and Chengming Yue wrote the manuscript text. Zhiyan Liu prepared the 3D woven preforms and Fig. 1. Yang Sun, Jian Huang completed the 3-piont test and prepared Fig. 2. Fangfang Sun and Qian Zhao prepared Figs. 7, 8, and 9. Shoufu Yu prepared Tables 1 and 2. Guangming Zhou responsible for writing and editing relevant text for the paper. All authors reviewed the manuscript.
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Li, C., Zhou, H., Sun, Y. et al. Research on the Influence of Yarn Reduction on the Bending Performance of Three-dimensional Woven Composites. Appl Compos Mater 31, 1069–1082 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-024-10206-3
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