Handbook of Technical Textiles. Vol. 2, Technical textile applications / edited by A. Richard Horrocks, Subhash C. Anand.

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Front Cover; Handbook of technical textiles: Volume 2: Technical Textile Applications; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface (2 nd Edition, Volume 2); Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles; Chapter 1: Textile-reinforced composite materials; 1.1 Composite materials; 1.2 Textile reinforcement; 1.2.1 Introduction; 1.2.2 Basic mechanics of composite reinforcement; 1.2.2.1 Composites fabricated from continuous, unidirectional fibres; 1.2.2.2 Overview of composite moduli for textile reinforcements; 1.3 Woven fabric-reinforced composites; 1.3.1 Introduction; 1.3.2 Mechanical behaviour.

1.3.2.1 Mechanical properties1.3.2.2 Damage accumulation; 1.3.3 Analysis of woven composites; 1.4 Braided reinforcement; 1.4.1 Introduction; 1.4.2 Mechanical behaviour; 1.4.3 Analysis of braided reinforcement; 1.5 Knitted reinforcement; 1.5.1 Introduction; 1.5.2 Mechanical behaviour; 1.5.2.1 Mechanical properties; 1.5.2.2 Damage accumulation; 1.5.3 Analysis of knitted composites; 1.6 Stitched fabrics; 1.6.1 Introduction; 1.6.2 Mechanical behaviour; 1.6.2.1 Mechanical properties; 1.6.2.2 Damage accumulation; 1.6.3 Analysis of non-crimp fabrics.

1.7 Three-dimensional woven fabrics1.7.1 Introduction; 1.7.2 Mechanical behaviour; 1.7.2.1 Mechanical properties; 1.7.2.2 Damage accumulation; 1.7.3 Analysis of three-dimensional woven fabric composites; 1.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 2: Waterproof breathable fabrics; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Applications of waterproof breathable fabrics; 2.3 Types of breathable fabrics; 2.3.1 Closely woven fabrics; 2.3.2 Microporous membranes and coatings; 2.3.3 Hydrophilic membranes and coatings; 2.3.4 Combination of microporous and hydrophilic membranes and coatings.

2.3.5 Use of retroreflective microbeads2.3.6 Smart breathable fabrics; 2.3.6.1 The pine cone effect; 2.3.6.2 Transpiration within a leaf effect; 2.3.6.3 The lotus flower surface effect; 2.4 Methods of incorporation of membranes and application of coatings in the layered construction of breathable fabr ... ; 2.5 Performance evaluation of waterproof breathable fabrics; 2.5.1 Resistance to penetration and absorption of water; 2.5.1.1 Simulated rain tests; 2.5.1.1.1 Spray test; 2.5.1.1.2 Rain test; 2.5.1.1.3 Impact penetration; 2.5.1.1.4 Bundesmann rain tester.

2.5.1.2 Penetration pressure tests2.5.1.2.1 Hydrostatic pressure test; 2.5.2 Wind resistance; 2.5.3 Water vapour permeability; 2.5.3.1 Cup method; 2.5.3.2 Desiccant inverted cup method; 2.5.3.3 Sweating guarded hotplate method; 2.6 Comparative evaluation of different fabrics; 2.7 Future trends; References; Chapter 3:Textiles in filtration ; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Dust collection; 3.2.1 Introduction; 3.2.2 Dust collection theory and principles; 3.2.3 Practical implications; 3.2.4 Cleaning mechanisms; 3.2.4.1 Shake cleaning; 3.2.4.2 Reverse air cleaning.

With revised and updated coverage, this two-volume, second edition of the 'Handbook of Technical Textiles' reviews recent developments and new technologies across the field. Volume 2 offers an in-depth guide to established and developing areas in the use of technical textiles. The areas covered include textiles for personal protection and welfare; textiles for industrial, transport and engineering applications; and the growing area of smart textiles.