Textile - Research @ VTU

Group Group Group I
I
10JTT11
ADVANCED FIBER PHYSICS
Introduction to macromolecular physics: the chemical structure of polymers,internal rotations, Configurations, and
conformations, Flexibility of macromolecules, Morphology of Polymers; Modern concept of polymer structure.
8 Hrs
Physical methods of investigating structural characterization of fibres, viz., DGC, TEM, SEM, WAXS, SAXS, IRS,
NMR, DSC and DTA. 8 Hrs
Deformation of elastic solid, Generalized Hook’s Law, Component of Stress and strain. Deformation of viscose
Bodies. Linear visco-elastic behavior of fibers. 8 Hrs
Boltzmann superposition principle. Study of dynamic mechanical properties and their investigation in study of fibres.
Introduction to mechanical properties of fiber composites. Temperature dependence of visco-elastic behavior. Time-
Temperature Equivalence and superposition. WLF equation.
8 Hrs
Study of fiber stiffness and torsion. 4 Hrs
Study of molecular theory of moisture hysterysis, 2 and 3 phase moisture adsorption theories. Theory of multi layer
adsorption. Effect of moisture on mechanical properties of fibers.
8 Hrs
Study of optical properties, thermal, frictional, electrical, Di-electrical and static properties of fibers.
8 Hrs
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Hunt and James, “Polymer characterization”, Chapman and Hall,London,1993
2. I M Ward, “Mechanical properties of polymers”.
3. Nielson, “Mechanical properties of polymers”, Vol I, II, III.
4. W.R. Morton and J.W.S Hearle, “Physical properties of fibers”
5. Campbell and Whitw, “Chaterization of polymers”.
6. Aklonis, “Introduction to polymer viscoelasticity.”
7. L.H.Sperling, “Physical polymer science.”
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10JTT21
ADVANCED TEXTILE AND APPAREL TESTING
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