Abstract:
Based on continuum mechanics for fiber reinforced composites, an anisotropic hyperelastic constitutive model considering shear-tension coupling was developed to characterize the nonlinear and large deformation behavior of textile fabrics. The unit-volume strain energy was decomposed into two parts which represent the fiber stretches and fiber-fiber interaction considering shear-tension coupling, respectively. Experimental data were used to identify material parameters of the proposed model. The developed model was validated by comparing numerical results with experiment data of picture frame tests under tension. The proposed model establishes a foundation for more accurate finite element forming simulation of two-dimensional woven fabrics.