Abstract
Mechanics of textile fabrics by modelling of equilibrium of forces is difficult to apply broadly in practical applications. An alternative, which offers more promise for industrial utility in computer-aided design, is the energy-based approach described by Hearle and Shanahan (1978 a,b). The paper reviews the basic principles and considers the ways of introducing appropriate energy terms to cover yarn extension, yarn bending, yarn flattening, and friction at crossovers. The main discussion is given for the elastic response of simple, plain-weave fabrics, based on several different geometric models, but the ways to deal with other fabrics and conditions are also suggested. The paper provides a protocol for advancing the subject from academic research to commercial use. © Textile Institute.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 53-69 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Journal of the Textile Institute |
| Volume | 92 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
