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Knitted Preforms for Composite ApplicationsDepartment of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz khas, New Delhi - 110 016, India
Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz khas, New Delhi - 110 016, India, alagiru{at}gmail.com
Fibre Reinforced Plastics Division, National Aerospace Laboratories, Airport Road, Bangalore - 560 017, India Knitted structures occupy a special position in composite preforming due to their inimitable characteristics. An insight into the knitted structures with respect to their composite preforming characteristics is presented in this article. Directionality of knitted structures and requirements of high performance fibers for knitting have been discussed. Contourability, net-shape preforming, high dynamic mechanical properties along with easy and rapid manufacturability are the important features of knitted structures to match the composite preform requirements. In this article, the work done in the above areas of research have been critically reviewed.
Key Words: knitting structural modifications directional preforms mechanical properties
Journal of Industrial Textiles, Vol. 35, No. 4,
295-321 (2006) |
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