This paper reviews the main strategies used to simulate the mechanical behaviour of
nonwoven materials that is defined by a structure of their fibrous networks and a mechanical …

Lattice models and discrete networks naturally describe mechanical phenomena at the
mesoscale of fibrous materials. A disadvantage of lattice models is their computational cost …

Having a unique microstructure composed of randomly-oriented polymer-based fibres,
nonwovens exhibit complex deformation characteristics. The most prominent one is the …

Understanding a mechanical behaviour of polymer-based nonwoven materials that include
large-strain deformation and damage can help to evaluate a response of nonwoven fibrous …

Mechanical properties of a 3D spacer fabric are determined both by mechanical properties
of its components and its unique structure. However, at present, there is no well-received …

Structural lattice models incorporating trusses and beams are frequently used to
mechanically model fibrous materials, because they can capture (local) mesoscale …

With an industrial trend of going green, the use of natural fibers in polymer composites is
growing rapidly, especially in the automotive industry. The objectives of this research are to …

It is difficult to establish a numerical model for a certain structure of electrospun nanofibrous
mats, due to their high porosity and non-linear characteristics, that can fully consider these …

Due to the non-uniform material properties of electrospun nanofibrous mats and the non-
linear characteristics of single fibers, establishing a numerical model that can fully explain …

A random and discontinuous microstructure is one of the most characteristic features of a
low-density thermally bonded nonwoven material, and it affects their mechanical properties …