THE THEORETICAL BEHAVIOR OF KNITTED FABRIC SUBJECTED TO BIAXIAL STRESSES

Abstract

The theoretical mechanical behavior of a plain knitted fabric subjected to biaxial stresses is derived. An approximate mathematical model of the fabric structure was established from which the stress vs fabric-geometry and stress vs strain relationships were determined. The work was done by considering only the properties of the fabric structure, completely independent of the fiber properties. The results may be used for such applications as predicting the performance of a plain knitted fabric in situations where it will be stressed biaxially. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0266724

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People

  • Peter Popper

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biaxial Stresses
  • Fabrics
  • Fibers
  • Geometry
  • Knitted Fabrics
  • Materials
  • Mathematical Models
  • Stresses

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  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Structural Dynamics.