Jabbar, MadehaNawab, YasirAshraf, MunirHussain, Tanveer2023-10-202023-10-202020-06-02Jabbar, M. vd. (2020). "Mechanical response of novel 3D woven flax composites with variation in z yarn binding". Journal of Natural Fibers, 17(6), 890-905.1544-04781544-046Xhttps://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2018.1539939https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15440478.2018.1539939http://hdl.handle.net/11452/34486This paper is focused on the development of novel 3D woven flax composites for improved mechanical performance. The 3D woven interlock fabrics were produced on dobby loom using novel weaving patterns, with variation in binding point density (four different levels). These fabric structures were then used to fabricate composites with green epoxy resin as a matrix. Tensile, flexural, short beam shear, impact (pendulum and drop weight) and compression after impact properties were characterized. It was found that 3D woven composites having higher binding point density showed overall improved mechanical behavior, i.e. the out-of-plane properties were enhanced whereas in-plane properties are either reduced or unaffected.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessMaterials scienceCarbon2DFlax yarnGreen compositesMechanical performance3D woven reinforcementZ yarn binding point densityFlaxLinenPolyepoxidesWeavingWoolYarnEpoxy resins3D woven3D woven compositesBinding pointsCompression after impactGreen compositesMechanical behaviorMechanical performanceMechanical responseWeavingArticle0005309362000102-s2.0-85055692217890905176Materials science, textilesMechanical properties; Sisal; Coir