Abstract
The dynamic bending response of a woven fabric was theoretically estimated from its static bending property including hysteresis. The hysteresis loop obtained by pure bending test was simulated by the Rate madel, based on which the equivalent flexural rigidity and damping coefficient were estimated. The response of the model strip of fabric with these parameters to forced oscillation was analyzed by a nonlinear FEM. The results showed that the calculated results agreed well with the experimental ones in value as well as in dependence on the amplitude of forced vibration.
