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/ Z-Binder \
\ Filler yarn ' Stuffer yam
(a) A schematic of the top view for the 3D orthogonal woven CFRP composite
(b) Micrograph of cross section A-A showing misalignment of filler yarns
(c) Micrograph of cross section B-B showing true path of the z-binder and distorted
filler yarns
Figure 5.6 Architectural features of a 3D orthogonal woven CFRP composite (Tan et al,
2000a,b)
