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

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.