Modelling yarn frictions with validated uniaxial-puncture plain 1/1 woven fabric models

The article presents simulation work to model puncture impact damage of woven fabric with multitude of yarn frictions settings. Woven fabric models were developed with ABAQUS finite element analysis software package. Large scale woven fabric models consisting of 112 yarns in both warp and weft direction were developed with ABAQUS preprocessor module prior to simulation analysis. Woven fabric model development procedure for finite element analysis was based on the validated uniaxial tensile model reported in the earlier publication. It was found from the simulations that puncture and uniaxial tensile had similar stress-strain behavior especially at low strains. Woven fabric with high yarn friction settings would presence stiffer behavior as opposed to its lower friction settings.