The development and appraisal of 3D fully integrated woven structures for textile reinforced composites
A method of estimating the proportions of fibre in three mutually perpendicular directions in 3D fully integrated woven structures is described. This is based on simple geometrical relationships. This method is validated using woven structures in glass yarns. The areal density, thickness and fibre proportions are predicted within acceptable limits (viz. + 29% to - 13%) which in turn assists with the prediction of composite performance.