This project is about a simple implementation of a kinematic draping algorithm developed for fiber-reinforced composites and described in the journal paper:
Krogh, C., Bak, B.L.V., Lindgaard, E. et al. A simple MATLAB draping code for fiber-reinforced composites with application to optimization of manufacturing process parameters. Struct Multidisc Optim 64, 457–471 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-021-02925-z
The paper can be accessed in a free read-only version at: https://rdcu.be/clPiQ
Given a mold definition (either in the form of a point cloud or an analytical expression), dimensions of the fabric/ply to be draped and some draping parameters, the main code will predict the draped fabric/ply pattern on the mold under kinematic assumptions. A second code included can be used to optimize the draping pattern. Please refer to the paper for a more elaborate description.
The code was developed at Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University, Denmark by Christian Krogh, Brian L.V. Bak, Esben Lindgaard, Asbjørn M. Olesen, Sebastian M. Hermansen, Peter H. Broberg, Jørgen A. Kepler, Erik Lund, and Johnny Jakobsen.
Various versions of the main code can be found in the different folders but all of the versions are around 100 lines in length:
- Original code from paper (the original MATLAB version presented in the paper)
- Code with improved efficiency (a couple of more efficient versions of the original code)
- Python implementation (a couple of Python implementations of the MATLAB code)
- Octave implementation (a version of the code that is compatible with Octave)
Please feel free to use and adapt the codes but remember to give proper attribution, i.e. cite the journal paper and the code's DOI number: 10.5281/zenodo.4316860
Try the Python code online in Binder:
