Abstract:

In order to study the mechanical properties of the woven spacer fabric, a dynamic model for analysis was developed with a view to investigating the woven spacer fabric manufactured by special technologies. A finite element model was established using ANSYS software based on the analysis on the forming principle and the structure of the fabric. Since the compressibility for the woven spacer fabric is the most important mechanical property during serviceability, a simulative analysis of it was carried out and the stress-deformation plot and stress-strain curve were obtained to simulate its deformation in the process of compression. The analytical comparison showed that simulated results well agree with the experimental values.