A review of defect formation, detection, and effect on mechanical properties of three-dimensional braided composites

Three-dimensional (3D) braided composites have received much attention in the fields of aerospace, the automotive industry, etc., due to their unique structure and excellent performance. However, due to the complexity of their preparation process, the generation of defects is almost inevitable. With...

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Main Authors: Guo Zeteng, Kong Xiangxia, Zhai Junjun, Zhang Ningxin, Yan Shi, Guo Runjia
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Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2025-06-01
Series:Reviews on Advanced Materials Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/rams-2025-0112
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author Guo Zeteng
Kong Xiangxia
Zhai Junjun
Zhang Ningxin
Yan Shi
Guo Runjia
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description Three-dimensional (3D) braided composites have received much attention in the fields of aerospace, the automotive industry, etc., due to their unique structure and excellent performance. However, due to the complexity of their preparation process, the generation of defects is almost inevitable. With its wide application, it has become crucial to understand and control its defects. This article reviews the research progress on the defects of braided composites. First, it analyses the connection between the molding process parameters and the formation of void defects. It also introduces some nondestructive testing methods and principles for defects in 3D braided composites. Second, for the yarn deformation defects caused by the extrusion of component materials, the relevant assumptions about cross-sectional deformation and uniform yarn orientation are summarized, and the law of the influence of yarn distortion randomness on the material properties is summarized. For void defects, the differences and connections between the matrix porosity model and the matrix/yarn porosity model are discussed. In addition, the effects of other types of defects on the material are summarized. Finally, based on the summary of existing results, the prospect of future research directions is proposed.
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spelling doaj-art-4be5dfea33cb45dcbf32255af791e3182025-08-20T03:09:58ZengDe GruyterReviews on Advanced Materials Science1605-81272025-06-01641id. 11099487010.1515/rams-2025-0112A review of defect formation, detection, and effect on mechanical properties of three-dimensional braided compositesGuo Zeteng0Kong Xiangxia1Zhai Junjun2Zhang Ningxin3Yan Shi4Guo Runjia5Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang, 065000, ChinaDepartment of Material Engineering, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang, 065000, ChinaDepartment of Aeronautics and Astronautics, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang, 065000, ChinaDepartment of Aeronautics and Astronautics, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang, 065000, ChinaDepartment of Engineering Mechanics, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150000, ChinaDepartment of Aeronautics and Astronautics, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang, 065000, ChinaThree-dimensional (3D) braided composites have received much attention in the fields of aerospace, the automotive industry, etc., due to their unique structure and excellent performance. However, due to the complexity of their preparation process, the generation of defects is almost inevitable. With its wide application, it has become crucial to understand and control its defects. This article reviews the research progress on the defects of braided composites. First, it analyses the connection between the molding process parameters and the formation of void defects. It also introduces some nondestructive testing methods and principles for defects in 3D braided composites. Second, for the yarn deformation defects caused by the extrusion of component materials, the relevant assumptions about cross-sectional deformation and uniform yarn orientation are summarized, and the law of the influence of yarn distortion randomness on the material properties is summarized. For void defects, the differences and connections between the matrix porosity model and the matrix/yarn porosity model are discussed. In addition, the effects of other types of defects on the material are summarized. Finally, based on the summary of existing results, the prospect of future research directions is proposed.https://doi.org/10.1515/rams-2025-01123d braided compositesdefectmechanical properties
spellingShingle Guo Zeteng
Kong Xiangxia
Zhai Junjun
Zhang Ningxin
Yan Shi
Guo Runjia
A review of defect formation, detection, and effect on mechanical properties of three-dimensional braided composites
Reviews on Advanced Materials Science
3d braided composites
defect
mechanical properties
title A review of defect formation, detection, and effect on mechanical properties of three-dimensional braided composites
title_full A review of defect formation, detection, and effect on mechanical properties of three-dimensional braided composites
title_fullStr A review of defect formation, detection, and effect on mechanical properties of three-dimensional braided composites
title_full_unstemmed A review of defect formation, detection, and effect on mechanical properties of three-dimensional braided composites
title_short A review of defect formation, detection, and effect on mechanical properties of three-dimensional braided composites
title_sort review of defect formation detection and effect on mechanical properties of three dimensional braided composites
topic 3d braided composites
defect
mechanical properties
url https://doi.org/10.1515/rams-2025-0112
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