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Science
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The physical and chemical structures
and properties of fiber-forming
polymeric materials are examined
and related to end-use performance.
Fundamental concepts as well
as experimental techniques are
emphasized. This course provides
the students with first-hand
experience in how scientific
principles and mathematics can
be applied to solve textile
problems through experiments
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Yarn Mechanics |
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The basic concepts of the mechanistic
analysis of linear textile assemblies
are introduced. The tensile
response of continuous filament,
staple blended singles and plied
yarns, as well as cords, ropes
and braids are studied in the
laboratory. The blending,
torsional,
frictional and viscoelastic
properties of yarn structures
are also examined.
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Fabric Mechanics |
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The mechanical response and
deformation mechanism of planar
textile structures under various
modes of loading are examined
through experimentation. The
fundamental aspects of the mechanistic
analysis of planar textile structures
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Introduction to Materials
Science
Atomic theory and molecular
bonding of solids, polymer structure,
and mechanics of materials for
textiles are taught at an introductory
level. Specific processing issues
including additives, viscosity,
transitions, and morphology,
are studied as well.
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Yarn Engineering
The processes necessary for
the manufacture of continuous
filament, staple, novelty, bulk
and stretch yarns are studied.
Staple yarn manufacture including
the processing of natural and
man-made fibers on the carded
cotton, combed cotton, woolen
and worsted staple yarn manufacturing
systems. Quality control procedures
are emphasized. The laboratory
experience exposes the student
to all aspects of fiber to yarn
formation.
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| Weave Engineering |
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A comprehensive course in the
design and development of woven
fabric structures for various
uses including clothing, furnishings
and industrial applications.
Course will cover development
of fabrics for specific cover,
weight and performance; study
of machines, mechanisms and
devices used in the production
of woven fabrics; and computer-aided
design and manufacturing tools.
Material learned in the classroom
will be reinforced with laboratory
work. This course is specifically
designed for the textile engineering
curriculum and is not suitable
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Knit Engineering
To obtain a thorough knowledge
of the working principles of
knitting, students learn to
identify, analyze and design
various weft and warp knitted
fabrics. The emphasis is on
weft knit fabric analysis and
design as well as calculation
of pattern areas using different
mechanical and electronic design
techniques. Production calculations
of different fabric structures,
speed factors, yarn counts and
blends are studied. Fiber content
and fabric costing principles
are covered. Principles of fabric
engineering, dimensional constants,
robbing back, cover factor and
its relation to fabric mechanical
properties are examined. The
basic principles of warp knitting
machinery and fabrics are discussed.
The classes are complemented
by lab work on weft and warp
knitting machines. This course
is specifically designed for
the textile engineering curriculum
and is not suitable for other
majors.
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| Non-Wovens |
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The methods of web formation,
bonding, end use and market
potential for non-wovens are
investigated. In the laboratory,
dry laid and wet laid
non-wovens
are manufactured and later evaluated
in the testing laboratory for
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Fibrous Composite Materials
Exploration of properties of
various fibers and fibrous constructions
as applied to composites; fabrication
of fiber-reinforced composites;
and analysis of properties of
new materials and technology.
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Engineering Computer Graphics |
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Computer-aided drafting as applied
to problems in machine design
and plant layout. 2D and 3D
models are presented in isometric
projection and true perspective.
The use of standard symbols
and blocks is emphasized as
a means of generating universally
understandable drawings. |
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Engineering Statics
Engineering statics describes
the mechanical behavior of materials
and systems in equilibrium using
Newton's laws of motion. In
this course students will learn
the principles of force equilibrium,
how to construct free body diagrams,
understanding distributed forces,
friction and introductory structural
response.
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Engineering Dynamics
Engineering dynamics describes
the motions of particles and
rigid bodies and the forces
that accompany or cause those
motions. Basic methods include
Newton's laws, the work and
energy principle, and the impulse
and momentum principle.
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Textile Production Control
Production - its measurement
and control - is studied through
plant and equipment layouts,
as well as equipment selection.
Methods of managing people and
the equipment to optimize production
are discussed.
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| Textile Engineering Design
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Elements of production design
and development are the foci
of this two-semester sequence.
Students will employ functional
textile design modeling techniques
and fault analysis methodologies.
The student will realize product
development from initial design
phase through testing analysis
and prototype production. |
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Textile Engineering Design
II
Elements of product design and
development are the foci of
this two-semester sequence.
Process-structure-property relationships
of manufacturing processes are
qualified. The student will
learn risk and reliability aspects
of design. The student will
complete the design, analysis,
testing and prototype production.
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