3D Fibrous Assemblies: Properties, Applications and Modelling of Three-dimensional Textile Structures (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles) - Hardcover

Jack Hu

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845693779 ISBN 13: 9781845693770

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

This pioneering book presents exciting opportunities for the creation of new textiles through the use of three dimensional textile fibre assemblies. It provides textile industry professionals with a comprehensive account of the different types of 3D fabrics and their associated structure, properties, manufacture and modelling. Particular emphasis is placed on the most important 3D fabrics: multi-axial warp knits and multi-layer woven fabrics. The book provides examples of how three dimensional fibres can be applied in textile products, ranging from reinforcement of composites to automotive and medical applications.

Key Features: 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.

Contents: Introduction to three-dimensional fibrous assemblies; Applications of three-dimensional textiles; Multi-axial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics; Multilayer woven fabrics; Tensile properties of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics; Bending properties of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics; Formability of multiaxial warp-knitted (MWK) fabrics; Permeability of multi-layer woven fabrics; Using multilayer woven fabrics in resin transfer moulding.

About this title

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.

From the Back Cover

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 will be 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845693779
• ISBN 13: 9781845693770
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 280