Geometric Characterization of Three-Dimensional (3D) Woven Jute Fiber Preforms for Composites

Fiber-reinforced composite materials have many advantages in various engineering applications when compared to traditional such as glass, metals, ceramics and unreinforced plastics. Recently, textile-reinforced composites are increasingly used industries including aerospace, construction automotive. This study aims investigate the geometric characteristics of three-dimensional (3D) woven preforms which reinforcement composites. To this end, 3D with three different weave types were produced namely orthogonal, plain z-orthogonal satin z-orthogonal. The effect pattern number layers on fabrics was investigated. For purpose, yarn-yarn distances density, yarn lengths angles measured. parameters limited. Yarn-to-yarn plain-weave found be greater other whereas density decreased due a large interlacements. shows that form, fiber volume fraction filling z-directions will lower semi-interlaced non-interlaced orthogonal structures. It also shown warp function type while z angle is associated weaving operations beat-up, multi-layer insertion let off.