Experimental analysis, computer simulations reveal how woven fabric composites are deformed by heat
Materials called triaxially woven fabric composites (TWFCs) have fibers woven together in three directions, commonly at a 60-degree angle to each other. They are increasingly used in many applications but their response to heating and cooling has not been well-studied. Materials scientist Ahmad Kueh at the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) has now conducted a detailed examination of this significant knowledge gap. His results are published open access in the journal Heliyon. The new experimental and theoretical understanding of a twisting motion on heating will help predict the material's structural integrity and performance in different and changeable conditions. "These innovative findings hold significant implications for a wide range of applications, especially in the design of heat-resistant materials essential for the aerospace sector," says Kueh.
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