Optimization of process parameters of major aerospace composites manufacturing
techniques is essential for manufacturing high-quality aerospace components. However …

This paper sets out to review the current state of the art in applying self‐healing/self‐repair to
high‐performing advanced fiber‐reinforced polymer composite materials (FRPs). A …

Permeability of fibrous microstructures is a key material property for predicting the mold fill
times and resin flow path during composite manufacturing. In this work, we report an efficient …

X-ray computed tomography (XCT) combined with computer simulations have proved to be
an extremely powerful and versatile tool for material characterization in recent years. The …

Capillarity plays a crucial role in many natural and engineered systems, ranging from
nutrient delivery in plants to functional textiles for wear comfort or thermal heat pipes for heat …

A robust platform in the form of a hybrid experimental-numerical framework is proposed for
reinforcement characterization with minimal material consumption and labor costs. In this …

Flow properties are investigated for a non-crimp glass fabric with large meso-channels
designed for high-permeability, as compared to glass twill woven fabric. Saturated and …

In this study, we propose a non-destructive modeling framework, with an ability to obtain
computational models for numerical prediction of resin flow through 3D fabrics (commonly …

Compaction response and resin flow through a fabric are key characterization parameters in
Liquid Composite Molding (LCM) processes. In this study, we present a detailed flow path …

The interplay between capillary and viscous forces plays a significant role for optimal part
quality in fiber-reinforced composites manufactured by Liquid Composite Molding (LCM); …