Structure and Mechanics of Textile Fibre Assemblies (The Textile Institute Book)

Second Edition by Peter Schwartz (Editor)

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

ISBN-13: 978-0081027691

Publication Date: August 15, 2019

Description:

This comprehensive book provides detailed information on all aspects of textile structure and mechanics. Updated to include the latest technology and techniques, it offers in-depth analysis of fiber assemblies for major application areas, including protective fabrics and medical textiles. The book covers mechanics of materials and key mechanical concepts such as stress, strain, bending, and shear. It delves into fabric types such as yarns, woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, nonwovens, tufted fabrics, textile composites, laminated and coated textile fabrics, and braided structures. For scientists, technologists, engineers, designers, manufacturers, R&D managers in the textile industry, and academics researching textiles and fiber science, this book is an essential source of information.

Key features:

• Methodical coverage of all essential fabric types
• Enables understanding of mechanical properties and structural parameters at a detailed level
• Expanded update with analysis of key technical areas such as protective fabrics and medical textiles

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