A Reduced Order Model for Emergent Mechanics in Woven Systems

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2606.23658v1
• Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:43:45 GMT
• Title: A Reduced Order Model for Emergent Mechanics in Woven Systems
• Abstract summary: Woven structures exhibit rich mechanical behaviors including anisotropic stiffness, shear-induced locking, and crimp interchange.<n>Existing models either homogenize these interactions or resolve them at prohibitive computational cost.<n>We introduce a reduced-order model that bridges this gap by representing individual weaver interactions through a system of nodes.
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• Abstract: Woven structures exhibit rich mechanical behaviors including anisotropic stiffness, shear-induced locking, and crimp interchange that emerge purely from the geometric arrangement of individual weavers rather than from constituent material properties. Existing models either homogenize these interactions or resolve them at prohibitive computational cost. We introduce a reduced-order model that bridges this gap by representing individual weaver interactions through a system of nodes and four physically interpretable stiffness elements capturing axial deformation, in-plane uncrimping, inter-weaver shear, and frictional slip. Eigenvalue analysis of the unit cell confirms that the lowest-energy deformation modes correspond directly to known weave-specific phenomena, and that each element is necessary for a complete kinematic and mechanistic description. Element stiffness parameters are calibrated against empirical three-point bending and shear data, achieving agreement within 5% across varied weaver widths and spacings. The validated model is then applied to demonstrate capabilities beyond the reach of continuum approaches including: the emergent Poisson's response arising from crimp interchange, stepwise force reduction during progressive weaver pullout, stress localization under three distinct tearing configurations, and programmable mechanical anisotropy through spatially graded weaver stiffness. The physical transparency and computational efficiency of the framework position it as a practical tool for the analysis and design of woven architected materials with programmable mechanical response.

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