Modelling and simulation of the mechanical behaviour of weft-knitted fabrics for technical applications: Part III: 2D hexagonal FEA model with non-linear truss elements

Autex Research Journal

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 25-32

  de Araujo M ^a   Fangueiro, R ^a   Hong, H ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINHO   (Portugal)

^b Huadong Normal University   (China)

Author keywords

Composite materials; FEA (finite element analyses); Knitted fabric; Load extension curve; Mechanical properties; Modelling; Resin moulding; Technical textiles

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; KNITTED FABRIC; MATHEMATICAL MODEL; TECHNICAL TEXTILE; WEFT KNITTING;

EID: 3142693940     PISSN: 14709589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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