This project is aimed at developing 3D reinforcement components that are based on continuous fibers and suitable for impact scenarios. These components will possess gradient properties in load direction and will be functionalized with textile-based, structurally integrated sensor networks. Their specific design will enable these sensor networks to generate high-resolution information on impact-induced wave transmission in different directions, layers, and distances from the site of the impact. Thus, in combination with additional external measuring technology, impact test stands, high-speed cameras, and digital image correlation, comprehensive information will be obtained. Subsequently, these results will be analyzed algorithmically (e.g. using modal analysis) and put into relation with composite structure and material properties. By means of the determined structure-property relations, these 3D continuous fiber reinforcement components will be further modified and structural-mechanical composite models will be validated.