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3-D fibrous assemblies: Properties, applications and modelling of three-dimensional textile structures

J Hu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles No. 74

 - presents exciting opportunities for the creation of new textiles through the use of three dimensional textile fibre assemblies
 - a comprehensive account of the different types of 3D fabrics and their associated structure, properties, manufacture and modelling
 - examples of how three dimensional fibres can be applied in textile products

There have been important recent developments in the production and application of three dimensional fabrics. These 3D textile structures have great potential for new fabrics and textile applications. 3D fibrous assemblies summarises some key developments and their applications in the textile industry.

The book begins with an introductory chapter which defines the concepts and types of 3D fibrous assemblies. The book then discusses how 3D fabrics can be applied in textile products. These range from composites and protective clothing to medical textiles. The remainder of the book reviews the two main 3D fabrics; multi-axial warp knitted fabrics and multi-layer woven fabrics. Themes such as structure, manufacture, properties and modelling are considered for both fabrics.

Written by a distinguished author, 3D fibrous assemblies is a pioneering guide for a broad spectrum of readers, ranging from fibre scientists and designers through to those involved in research and development of new generation textile products.

Published in association with The Textile Institute

£130.00 / US$220.00 / €155.00

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About the author

Jinlian Hu is a Professor in the Institute of Textiles and Clothing at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. A Fellow of the Textile Institute, she is also the recipient of the 2001 Award for Distinguished Achievement from the US Fiber Society, the Brussels Eureka 2004 Silver medal for Innovation in Shape Memory Fabrics and their Preparation Methods, and the Sang Ma Award from China. Professor Hu has published over 300 articles and several books on textile materials. She is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Research Journal of Textiles and Apparel.

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Contents

Introduction to three-dimensional fibrous assemblies
 - Introduction: concepts of three-dimensional fibrous assemblies
 - Two-dimensional structures (2D fabrics)
 - Limitations of 2D textile structures
 - Three-dimensional structures (3D fabrics)
 - Conclusions
 - References

Applications of three-dimensional textiles
 - Introduction
 - Application of 3D fabrics to composites
 - Application of 3D fabrics to medical textiles
 - Application of 3D fabrics to sports
 - Application of 3D fabrics to geotextiles
 - Application of 3D fabrics to automotives
 - Application of 3D fabrics to protective clothing and aerospace industry
 - References

Multi-axial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Introduction to multi-axial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Advantages of multi-axial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Manufacture of multi-axial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - General structure and behaviour of multi-axial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Applications of multi-axial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Summary
 - References

Multilayer woven fabrics
 - Introduction to multilayer woven fabrics
 - Advantages of multilayer woven fabrics
 - Manufacture of multilayer woven fabrics
 - General structure and behaviour of multilayer woven fabrics
 - Applications of multilayer woven fabrics
 - Summary
 - References

Tensile properties of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Introduction
 - Tensile behavior of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Modeling tensile properties of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Experimental methods and validation
 - Conclusions
 - References

Bending properties of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Introduction
 - Bending properties of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Bending hysterisis curves of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Buckling of the bent-inserting yarns
 - Effect of bending sequence on bending hysteresis curves
 - Cyclic bending
 - Modeling bending properties of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Model validation
 - Conclusions
 - References

Formability of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Introduction
 - Textile composite deformation mechanisms
 - Structure of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics
 - Deformation characteristics of woven fabrics during the forming process
 - Deformation characteristics of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics during forming process
 - Deformation behavior of two-bias multiaxial warp-knitted (TBMWK) fabrics
 - Modeling the formability of two-bias multiaxial warp-knitted (TBMWK) fabrics
 - Summary
 - References

Permeability of multi-layer woven fabrics
 - Introduction
 - Fabric compressibility
 - Permeability testing
 - Mono-filament permeability model
 - Fractal permeability model
 - Conclusions
 - References

Using multilayer woven fabrics in resin transfer moulding
 - Introduction
 - Flow resistance of multilayer woven fabrics
 - Flow modeling of multilayer woven fabrics
 - Modelling flow and void formation
 - Modelling the effect of stitch size, distribution and position
 - Conclusions
 - References