The macroscopic response of hyperelastic fi ber composites is characterized in terms of the behaviors of their constituting phases. To this end, we make use of a unique representation of the deformation gradient in terms of a set of transversely isotropic invariants. Respectively, these invariants correspond to extension along the fi bers, transverse dilatation, out-of-plane shear along the fi ...

Textile composites consist of interlaced tows, which are impregnated with a matrix material and then cured. The interlacing of the tows offers the potential for increased through-thickness strength compared to conventional laminated composites. However, one disadvantage of textile composites is the difficulty in predicting their performance due to the complex geometry of their internal architec...