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Table 5 Average un-notched, notched and normalised strength of 3D woven composites loaded in the off-axis direction

From: Recent advancements in mechanical characterisation of 3D woven composites

Textile architecture

Un-notched strength (MPa)

Notched strength (MPa)

Normalised strength (σ n /(σ un )

ORT

237.37

215.29

0.91

AI

173.3

172.21

0.99

LTL

135.73

128.31

0.95