Theory of Fabric Structure
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Theory of Fabric Structure Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Theory of Fabric Structure (subject code 3722508) as prescribed for TE · Semester 2 divides the course into 6 units, covering 20 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (3722508)Unit 1 Elements of fabric geometry, Structure Property relationship, cloth setting, cloth setting
- cover factor
- fabric Sett and its calculation
- maximum cover and its importance. shirnkage and their mechanisms in woven fabrics
- relaxed fabric and its calculations
Unit 2 Geometrical model of woven fabric. (Pierce model), equation of yarn path in woven
- introduction to the later modifications
- jamming of threads
- cover and crimp interchange in woven fabrics with respect to simple geometry
- introduction to elastica
- Geometry of non plain fabrics
- Concept of similar cloths
- application of cloth geometry
Unit 3 Tensile properties of woven fabrics, geometrical changes during extension of cloth,
- different cases of load extension modulus
- local deformation during uniaxial loading
- biaxial tensile loading
Unit 4 Buckling of fabrics, Euler’s buckling column theory, buckling of elastic materials,
- experimental confirmation
Unit 5 Pure shear, simple shear, calculation of shear parameters, shear hysteresis, initial shear
- behaviour of plain woven fabrics
- drape of woven fabrics
- drape parameters
- factors influencing drape coefficients
Unit 6 Compression behaviour of woven fabrics, low stress compression characteristics,
- predicting compression behaviour of woven fabrics 4 Subject Code: 3722508 w.e.f
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