STUDY ON FIBER TOWS' CROSS-SECTION IN 3-D BRAIDED COMPOSITES
 
                 
                
                    
                                        
                                        
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Abstract
    A computer image analysis technique is used to study the fiber tows' cross-section (FTC) in 3-D braided composites. The results indicate that FTC in the center, side and corner of 3-D braided composites is different. The changing period of cross section areas is related to the pitch length.
 
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