Contact mechanics in two-dimensional finite element modelling of fabrics

Provatidis, CG; Vassiliadis, SG; Anastasiadou, EA

dc.contributor.author	Provatidis, CG	en
dc.contributor.author	Vassiliadis, SG	en
dc.contributor.author	Anastasiadou, EA	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:54:35Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:54:35Z
dc.date.issued	2005	en
dc.identifier.issn	0955-6222	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/27437
dc.subject	fabric testing	en
dc.subject	finite element analysis	en
dc.subject	mechanical behaviour of materials	en
dc.subject.classification	Materials Science, Textiles	en
dc.subject.other	DRAPE SIMULATION	en
dc.subject.other	DEFORMATION	en
dc.title	Contact mechanics in two-dimensional finite element modelling of fabrics	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2005	en
heal.abstract	Purpose - This paper proposes a simplified two-dimensional representation of the unit cell of the fabric that involves three bodies in contact. Design/methodology/approach - The fabrics are not simple homogenous structures. They have a discrete structural character and this is essential for their complex mechanical behaviour. Low stress micro-mechanics is mainly used for the prediction of the fabric hand. Modelling of the fabric microstructure is a powerful toot for the in-depth study of their performance. Based on the geometrical models of the fabrics, finite element analysis (FEA) is a very useful method for the mechanical analysis of their complex shape structures. Especially FEA can be applied on a system of bodies in contact by taking into account the interactions between the individual bodies. The parametric FEA analysis of the unit cell of the fabric provides interesting results about its mechanical behaviour. Findings - The present work states that the use of the finite element method is a friendly and convenient method for an in-depth study of the contact phenomena, which are dominating on the total mechanical behaviour of the fabrics. Originality/value - This paper provides a simplified two-dimensional representation of a unit cell of a fabric that involves three bodies in contact. The parametric FEA analysis of the unit cell of the fabric provides interesting results.	en
heal.publisher	EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED	en
heal.journalName	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLOTHING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000231609600004	en
dc.identifier.volume	17	en
dc.identifier.issue	1-2	en
dc.identifier.spage	29	en
dc.identifier.epage	40	en