A study about the impact of the topological arrangement of fibers on fiber-reinforced composites: Some guidelines aiming at the development of new ultra-stiff and ultra-soft metamaterials

• Published in: International journal of solids and structures Vol. 203; pp. 73 - 83
• Main Authors: Giorgio, Ivan, Ciallella, Alessandro, Scerrato, Daria
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Elsevier Ltd 15.10.2020; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Fiber composites; Fibers; Finite element method; Low resistance; Mathematical models; Mechanical properties; Metamaterials; Non-linear elasticity; Second gradient models; Strain; Texture; Woven fabrics; Second gradient models; Non-linear elasticity; Metamaterials; Woven fabrics

•We propose two particular fiber arrangements with the intention of realizing ultra-stiff and ultra-soft composites.•In particular, we also consider the case of curved fibers.•We introduce a model for these lattice plates that is able to describe the behavior of an in-plane orthotropic lamina within...