Numerical Analysis of the Optimal Conditions of the Selected Tests for Bending Rigidity of Textiles

International Journal of Polymer and Textile Engineering

© 2021 by SSRG - IJPTE Journal

Volume 8 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : Szablewski, P.

10.14445/23942592/IJPTE-V8I1P101

How to Cite?

Szablewski, P., "Numerical Analysis of the Optimal Conditions of the Selected Tests for Bending Rigidity of Textiles," SSRG International Journal of Polymer and Textile Engineering, vol. 8,  no. 1, pp. 1-5, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942592/IJPTE-V8I1P101

Abstract:

This work concerns numerical analysis two tests for bending length proposed by Peirce. These tests are the alternative for traditional gravitational cantilever Peirce’s test. The applied mathematical model treats the textile product as elastic, which is subject to large deflections – the bending moment is proportional to the curvature of the bent axis. The optimal conditions of these tests were also considered in order to obtain the results of measurements most sensitive to changes of the input parameters. The results also show how long the specimen to measure the bending rigidity should be within a certain range of values.

Keywords:

textile mechanics, fabrics, elastic, bending length, bending rigidity, numerical methods.

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