Analysis of the compaction behavior of textile reinforcements in low-resolution in-situ CT scans via machine-learning and descriptor-based methods

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Abstract

A detailed understanding of material structure across multiple scales is essential for predictive modeling of textile-reinforced composites. Nesting—characterized by the interlocking of adjacent fabric layers through local interpenetration and misalignment of yarns—plays a critical role in defining mechanical properties such as stiffness, permeability, and damage tolerance. This study presents a framework to quantify nesting behavior in dry textile reinforcements under compaction using low-resolution computed tomography (CT). In-situ compaction experiments were conducted on various stacking configurations, with CT scans acquired at 20.22 µm per voxel resolution. A tailored 3D-UNet enabled semantic segmentation of matrix, weft, and fill phases across compaction stages corresponding to fiber volume contents of 50 % to 60 %. The model achieved a minimum mean Intersection-over-Union of 0.822 and an F1 score of 0.902. Spatial structure was subsequently analyzed using the two-point correlation function S2, allowing for probabilistic extraction of average layer thickness and nesting degree. The results show strong agreement with micrograph-based validation. This methodology provides a robust approach for extracting key geometrical features from industrially relevant CT data and establishes a foundation for reverse modeling and descriptor-based structural analysis of composite preforms.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer100662
Seitenumfang14
FachzeitschriftComposites Part C: Open Access
Jahrgang18
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 17 Okt. 2025
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-6817-1020/work/194822312
ORCID /0000-0003-1370-064X/work/194823679
ORCID /0000-0002-2280-7580/work/194824809
Scopus 105019083380
WOS 001605524700001

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • In-situ computer tomography, Textile reinforced composites, Semantic segmentation, Machine learning, Descriptor analysis