This book describes the broad range of polymer composite materials with textile reinforcements — from woven and non-crimp commodity fabrics to three-dimensional textiles — along with their end-use applications. Design and Manufacture of Textile Composites discusses the modeling of textile structures, composites manufacturing methods, and subsequent component performance; its focus is practical, with the intention of serving as a launching pad for the development of new textile composite products.

From the Introduction: “...Textile composites are attracting growing interest from both the academic community and from industry. This family of materials, at the centre of the cost and performance spectra, offers significant opportunities for new applications of polymer composites. Although the reasons for adopting a particular material can be various and complex, the primary driver for the use of textile reinforcements is undoubtedly cost. Textiles can be produced in large quantities at reasonable cost using modern, automated manufacturing techniques...”

Target Audience: Product development managers, researchers, and students involved in the development of new products utilizing textile composites.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Manufacturing and Internal Geometry of Textiles

Rheological Behaviour of Pre-Impregnated Textile Composites

Forming Textile Composites

Manufacturing with Thermosets

Composites Manufacturing — Thermoplastics

Modeling, Optimization and Control of Resin Flow During Manufacturing of Textile Composites with Liquid Molding

Mechanical Properties of Textile Composites

Flammability and Fire Resistance of Composites

Cost Analysis

Aerospace Applications

Applications of Textile Composites in the Construction Industry

Textile Reinforced Composites in Medicine

Textile Composites in Sports Products

Glossary

Index