CT Data Based Multiscale Virtual Material Characterization of Textile Composites in ESI Virtual Performance Solution (VPS)

Abstract

The substitution of traditional engineering materials with state of the art composites often fails due to the uncertainties about the material properties. Especially when using textile materials, the effective material behavior is highly dependent on the local reinforcement architecture. Experimental tests on composite parts have shown that the local material structure can vary significantly since it is influenced by the manufacturing process conditions and the handling of the unconsolidated material.