The Axial Warp-Knitted Fabric and its Reinforced Composite

Abstract

The structure and performance of the axial warp-knitted composite were introduced, including bi-axial and multi-axial organizations. According to the unique structure of this fabric, the mechanical properties and the advantages as a composite reinforcement were compared with regular staple woven fabrics. The advantages of composites reinforced by bi-axial and multi-axial knitted fabrics were discussed and the applications of such advanced materials were briefly presented.

Structural modeling and simulation of industrial flat and cylindrical axial weft-knitted fabrics

“…In the following 10 years, many scholars studied the properties of axial warp-knitted fabrics with diverse means and techniques. Bu et al 3 discussed the advantages of biaxial and multi-axial knitted fabric-reinforced composites and briefly introduced the applications of such advanced materials in 2011. Ma et al 4 tested the tensile and tear properties of CWK (Co-woven-knitted) fabrics in different directions, and the curves and damage factures indicated that the knitting loops had an obvious influence on the mechanical behaviors.…”

“…Bu et al. 3 discussed the advantages of biaxial and multi-axial knitted fabric-reinforced composites and briefly introduced the applications of such advanced materials in 2011. Ma et al.…”