Micro-macro structural analysis of textile composite parts

The micro-macro calculation chain (draping simulation – local shear – local textile geometry – local stiffness of the composite – structural finite element analysis (FEA) of the part) is validated against experimental measurements at local (shear angles and local strains) and on global (load-deflection curve) levels. The results are also compared with FEA based on classical laminate theory calculation of local material properties.