ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 135 6
October 2008
264 pages 234 x
156mm hardback
Edited by P Schwartz, Auburn University, USA
Woodhead Textiles Series No. 80
- examines aspects of fabric structure and mechanical
properties for a range of fabrics
- discusses structure and
mechanics of yarn and woven, nonwoven and knitted
fabrics
- explores testing methods enabling the measurement of
fabric mechanical properties and structural parameters
Textile structure and mechanics are fundamental to the way
textiles are designed, manufactured, tested and used. Structure and mechanics of
textile fibre assemblies discusses aspects of fabric structure and mechanical
properties such as tensile, bending and shear properties for a range of fabrics.
After a general introduction illustrating the role of fabric structure
and mechanics, subsequent chapters discuss the structural, tensile, bending and
shear properties of woven, knitted and nonwoven fabrics. Other chapters review
the structure and mechanics of yarns, coated fabrics, 2D and 3D textile
composites. Testing methods for the measurement of fabric mechanical properties
and structure parameters are also explored.
With it’s renowned editor
and contributions from some of the world’s leading authorities, Structure and
mechanics of textile fibre assemblies will be an important reference for
textile scientists, technologists, engineers and those designing and
manufacturing textiles. It will also be suitable for those within the academic
sector.