Structure and mechanics of textile fibre assemblies

Introduction
P Schwartz, Auburn University, USA
- Introduction: volume synopsis
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References

Characterization and measurement of textile fabric properties
A Causa and A Netravali, Cornell University, USA
- Introduction
- Tensile testing of woven fabrics
- Stiffness (bending) testing of fabrics
- Fabric shear - testing concepts
- Tearing strength of fabrics
- Test methods for fabric shear
- Kawabata evaluation system (KES)
- The FAST system: fabric assurance by simple testing
- Detailed study of a fabric's compressional property
- Mechanisms of deformation of fabrics – summary
- Fibrous assemblies as reinforcement of composite structures
- Basic mechanics of laminates: application on testing
- Three-dimensional fibrous assemblies for structural composites
- Sources of further information and advice
- Acknowledgements
- References

Structure and mechanics of woven fabrics
J Hu and B Xin, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- Introduction
- Background
- Structural properties of woven fabrics
- Tensile properties of woven fabrics
- Bending properties of woven fabrics
- Shear properties of woven fabrics
- Characterizing the mechanical behavior of woven fabrics based on image analysis
- Modeling drape deformation of woven fabrics and garments
- Conclusions
- References and further reading

Structure and mechanics of knitted fabrics
M-A Bueno, Université de Haute Alsace, France
- Introduction
- Structural properties of knitted fabrics
- Tensile properties of knitted fabrics
- Bending properties of knitted fabrics
- Shear properties of knitted fabrics
- Shear-bending comparison
- Modelling knitted fabric mechanics and simulation
- Sources of further information and advice
- References

Structure and mechanics of nonwovens
B Pourdeyhimi and B Maze, North Carolina State University, USA
- Introduction
- Production processes
- Web formation
- Bonding
- Structure property relationships
- Failure mechanisms
- Modeling nonwoven fabric mechanics: thermally bonded nonwovens
- References

Structure and mechanics of 2D and 3D textile composites
C Pastore, Philadelphia University and Y Gowayed, Auburn University, USA
- Introduction
- Textile reinforcements for composites
- Two-dimensional (2-D) fabrics
- Three-dimensional (3-D) fabrics
- Continuous stiffness/compliance variation methods
- Bridging model
- Numerical comparisons amongst models
- Numerical models utilizing finite element analysis (FEA) formulation
- Non-unit cell considerations
- References and further reading

Structure and mechanics of yarns
Y El-Mogahzy, Auburn University, USA
- Introduction
- Yarn classification
- Yarn structure
- Theoretical treatments of yarn tensile strength
- Strength-comfort-twist relationship
- Practical aspects of yarn strength
- Conclusions
- References

Structure and mechanics of coated textile fabrics
S Adanur, Auburn University, USA
- Introduction
- Structural properties
- Tensile and tear properties
- Bending and flexibility properties
- Shear and shear resistance properties
- Modeling the mechanics of coated fabrics
- Recycling of coated fabrics
- Sources of further information and advice
- References