Analysis on Distribution and Evolution of Fiber Contact Force in the Fiber Assembly of Equal Size Fiber Under Triaxial Compression

Fiber is similar to a long rod-shaped particle; the fiber assembly can be regarded as an assembly of fibrous particles (cotton, flax, and hemp). For the first time, we used PFC software to simulate fiber assembly compression. To analyze the contact force among fibers in the fiber assembly with equal...

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Main Authors: Yong Li, Haowei Wang, Lei Li, Ridong Li, Hongzhou Zhang
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2490573
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description Fiber is similar to a long rod-shaped particle; the fiber assembly can be regarded as an assembly of fibrous particles (cotton, flax, and hemp). For the first time, we used PFC software to simulate fiber assembly compression. To analyze the contact force among fibers in the fiber assembly with equal-sized fibers, the fiber assembly with three different fiber arrangements was designed by the PFC software to simulate the contact force among fibers. We found that the contact force among fibers forms a three-dimensional force network in fiber assembly by point or line contact. The contact number among fibers gradually increases, and many point and line contacts connect to form a dense fiber contact force network with compression. The fiber arrangement significantly impacts its compression force, and the axial load of the fiber assembly under triaxial compression plays a dominant role; the effect of other directions is secondary. Some fiber indices, such as diameter and elastic modulus, significantly impact the pressure of fiber assembly.
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spelling doaj-art-3a2d0f99e98046dea6a70116150de6e72025-08-20T02:19:38ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2025-12-0122110.1080/15440478.2025.2490573Analysis on Distribution and Evolution of Fiber Contact Force in the Fiber Assembly of Equal Size Fiber Under Triaxial CompressionYong Li0Haowei Wang1Lei Li2Ridong Li3Hongzhou Zhang4College of Fashion and Textiles, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang, ChinaThe Mechanical Engineering College, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang, ChinaCollege of Fashion and Textiles, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang, ChinaThe Mechanical Engineering College, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang, ChinaThe Mechanical Engineering College, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang, ChinaFiber is similar to a long rod-shaped particle; the fiber assembly can be regarded as an assembly of fibrous particles (cotton, flax, and hemp). For the first time, we used PFC software to simulate fiber assembly compression. To analyze the contact force among fibers in the fiber assembly with equal-sized fibers, the fiber assembly with three different fiber arrangements was designed by the PFC software to simulate the contact force among fibers. We found that the contact force among fibers forms a three-dimensional force network in fiber assembly by point or line contact. The contact number among fibers gradually increases, and many point and line contacts connect to form a dense fiber contact force network with compression. The fiber arrangement significantly impacts its compression force, and the axial load of the fiber assembly under triaxial compression plays a dominant role; the effect of other directions is secondary. Some fiber indices, such as diameter and elastic modulus, significantly impact the pressure of fiber assembly.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2490573Fiber assemblycompressionmechanical behaviorcontact forcesimulation modelstress
spellingShingle Yong Li
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Analysis on Distribution and Evolution of Fiber Contact Force in the Fiber Assembly of Equal Size Fiber Under Triaxial Compression
Journal of Natural Fibers
Fiber assembly
compression
mechanical behavior
contact force
simulation model
stress
title Analysis on Distribution and Evolution of Fiber Contact Force in the Fiber Assembly of Equal Size Fiber Under Triaxial Compression
title_full Analysis on Distribution and Evolution of Fiber Contact Force in the Fiber Assembly of Equal Size Fiber Under Triaxial Compression
title_fullStr Analysis on Distribution and Evolution of Fiber Contact Force in the Fiber Assembly of Equal Size Fiber Under Triaxial Compression
title_full_unstemmed Analysis on Distribution and Evolution of Fiber Contact Force in the Fiber Assembly of Equal Size Fiber Under Triaxial Compression
title_short Analysis on Distribution and Evolution of Fiber Contact Force in the Fiber Assembly of Equal Size Fiber Under Triaxial Compression
title_sort analysis on distribution and evolution of fiber contact force in the fiber assembly of equal size fiber under triaxial compression
topic Fiber assembly
compression
mechanical behavior
contact force
simulation model
stress
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2490573
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