Research and Markets: The Handbook of Tensile Properties of Textile and Technical Fibres Is Essential Reading for Fibre Scientists, Textile Technologists and Engineers

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ed2ddf/handbook_of_tensil) has announced the addition of Woodhead Publishing Ltd's new report "Handbook of Tensile Properties of Textile and Technical Fibres" to their offering.

The book:

provides an overview of tensile behaviour of a wide range of both natural and synthetic fibres
examines tensile characterisitics, tensile failure of textiles fibres and factors that affect tensile properties
discusses mircostructures and each type of fibre from manufacture to finished product

Fibres usually experience tensile loads whether they are used for apparel or technical structures. Their form, which is long and fine, makes them some of the strongest materials available as well as very flexible. This book provides a concise and authoritative overview of tensile behaviour of a wide range of both natural and synthetic fibres used both in textiles and high performance materials.

After preliminary chapters that introduce the reader to tensile properties, failure and testing of fibres, the book is split into two parts. Part 1 examines tensile properties and failure of natural fibres, such as cotton, hemp, wool and silk. Part 2 discusses the tensile properties and failure of synthetic fibres ranging from polyamide, polyester and polyethylene fibres to carbon fibres. Many chapters also provide a general background to the fibre, including the manufacture, microstructure, factors that affect tensile properties as well as methods to improve tensile failure.

With its distinguished editor and array of international contributors, Handbook of tensile properties of textile and technical fibres is an important reference for fibre scientists, textile technologists and engineers, as well as those in academia.

Key Topics Covered:

Introduction to fibre tensile properties and failure - A R Bunsell, Ecole des Mines de Paris, France
Tensile testing of textile fibres - A R Bunsell, Ecole des Mines de Paris, France
PART 1 TENSILE PROPERTIES AND FAILURE OF NATURAL FIBRES
Tensile properties of cotton fibres - R Farag and Y Elmogahzy, Auburn University, USA
Tensile properties of hemp and Agave americana fibres - T Thamae, S Aghedo, C Baillie and D Matovic, Queens University, Canada
Tensile failure of wool - M G Huson, CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, Australia
Types, structure and mechanical properties of silk - V Jauzein, Mines de Paris (ENSMP) and P Colomban, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France
Structure and behaviour of collagen fibers - F H Silver, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and M Jaffe, University Heights, USA
PART 2 TENSILE PROPERTIES AND FAILURE OF SYNTHETIC FIBRES
Manufacturing, properties and tensile failure of nylon fibres
The chemistry, manufacture and tensile behaviour of polyester fibres - J Militky, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic
Tensile properties of polypropylene fibres - E Richaud, J Verdu and B Fayolle, Arts et Métiers ParisTech, France
Tensile fatigue of thermoplastic fibre - A R Bunsell, Ecole des Mines de Paris, France
Liquid crystalline organic fibres and their mechanical behaviour - A Pegoretti and M Traina, University of Trento, Italy
The manufacture, properties and applications of high strength, high modulus polyethylene fibers - M P Vlasblom, DSM Dyneema, J L J van Dingenen, formerly DSM Dyneema, The Netherlands
Tensile failure of polyacrylonitrile fibres - B S Gupta and M Afshari, North Carolina State University, USA
Structure and properties of glass fibres - F Jones, The University of Sheffield, UK and N T Huff, Owens Corning, USA
Tensile failure of carbon fibres - Y Matsuhisa, Toray Industries Inc, Japan and A R Bunsell, Ecole des Mines de Paris, France
The mechanical behaviour of small diameter silicon carbide fibres - A R Bunsell, Ecole des Mines de Paris, France
The structure and tensile properties of continuous oxide fibers - D Wilson, 3M Company, USA