Evolution of 3D weaving and 3D woven fabric structures

Abstract 3D fabric preforms are used as reinforcements in composite applications. woven have a huge demand ballistic applications, aircraft industry, automobiles and structural reinforcements. A variety of reinforced composites two dimensional laminates can be found the literature. However, majority said products lack delamination resistance possess poor out-of-plane mechanical characteristics, due to absence or insufficiency through-thickness reinforcement. fully interlaced preform weaving introduces method producing structures with reinforcement, which enhances well characteristics. made from weaving, using high-performance fiber yarns such Dyneema, Carbon, Kevlar Zylon, exceptional properties light-weight make them suitable candidates for high-end technical In this work, brief introduction is given history followed by an fabrics. existing literature, emphasis process, distinguishing it other manufacturing methods. Subsequently, comprehensive review on literature devices, primary secondary mechanisms modelling produced weaving. Finally, authors attempted discuss research gaps potential directions future research.