3D Weaving

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3D Weaving is a generalization of double-cloth weaving that presents new challenges for design and visualization.

Plain Weave
Double Cloth
3D Weaving

Looking From The Side

Going further: Tubes

(images from An overview on fabrication of three-dimensional woven textile preforms for composites)

Going further: Honeycomb

(images from An overview on fabrication of three-dimensional woven textile preforms for composites)

Going further: A Box

(images from An overview on fabrication of three-dimensional woven textile preforms for composites)

Designing 3D Weaves?

(images from 3DWeave)

Research problem: go beyond pick-level or recipe-based design for 3D weaving.