Computational Interpretaion of Woven Fabric Deformation

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An integrated computer system for fabric design based on textile mechanics has been developed. The system enables the simulation of the mechanical properties of woven fabric at fabric design stage. The behaviors of the tensile, shear and bending of woven fabric have been simulated with the models of previous workers. The responses of the woven fabric with the variation of yarn crimp, fabric density, and yarn size were predicted. The integrated computer system includes a database system containing fabric specification, yarn information, weave, and so forth which are required in woven fabric design. The system always checks the weavability limit of new fabric with jamming conditions before starting simulation. Thus, the system is expected to serve as a useful tool to design new woven fabrics of specified property requirements by supplying the simulated data at the design stage.