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  Course Description
Course Name : Woven fabric mechanics

Course Code : TL-536

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. NİHAT ÇELİK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the theoretical models built on the structural design of woven fabrics
Knows the relationships between density, diameter, weaveability and covering
Knows the mechanical changes in dimensions for woven fabrics
Evaluates the theoretical and measured results by woven fabric analysis

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To discuss the fabric geometry, theoretical and practical approximation on modelling the fabrics based on the structural parameters, to evaluate the previous studies and to search about the latest ones, studying on the subjects matters both in theory and/or in practice etc.

Course Contents : General Introduction. Mechanics of Woven Fabrics Pierce´s Geometric Model. Yarn Diameter and Number. Fabric elliptical section geometries. Kemp´s Geometric Model. Hamilton´s geometric model. Covering factors of weft and warp and fabric covering factors. Covering factors, yarn crimps and woven structures. Frequency Theories,Diameter intersection Theories, limit Frequency and to touch Features. Armitage and Brierley Theories. Frequency at Different numbered weft and warped fabrics. Size exchanges at woven fabrics, Shrinkage of woven and Shrinkage of finishing. Woven Analysis and Structural Design Information

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom, Laboratory, Application, Homework etc


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General Introduction It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
2 Mechanics of Woven Fabrics Pierce´s Geometric Model It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
3 Yarn Diameter and Number It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
4 Fabric elliptical section geometries It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
5 Kemp´s Geometric Model It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
6 Hamilton´s geometric model It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
7 Covering factors of weft, warp and fabric It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
8 Mid-term exam The course notes and reference books. Written examination
9 Covering factors, yarn crimps and woven structures It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
10 Density Theories, Diameter intersection Theories, Limit Density and Weaveability of a Fabric It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
11 Armitage and Brierley Theories It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
12 Density woven with different count of weft and warp It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
13 Dimensional Stability of woven fabrics: Shrinkage in weaving state and finishing state. It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
14 Woven Analysis and Structural Design Information and homework evaluation It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
15 Woven Analysis and Structural Design Information and homework evaluation It is advised to work on regular basis. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, homework
16/17 Final Exams The course notes and reference books. Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  CELIK N., 2012. Weaving Construction Lecture Notes, Cukurova University, Engineering and Architecture Faculty, Textile Engineering Department, Adana
 BASER G., 2004. Weaving Technology and Art - Volume 1: Basic Weaving Techniques and Fabric Structures - 2.Press. Punto Publishing, Cankaya / Izmir.( In Turkish)
 EBERLE, H., HERMELING, H., HORNBERGER, M., MENZER, D., RING, W., 1996. Clothing Technology from fiber to fashion. Verlag Europa-Lehrmittel.
 ACUNER A., 2001, Construction Principles of Design, Mart Printing Arts, Istanbul. (In Turkish)
 GOERNER D., 1986, Woven Structure and Design - Part 1: Single Cloth Construction, Wira Technology Group, Leeds (UK).
 GOERNER D., 1989, Woven Structure and Design - Part 2: Compound Structures, British Textile Technology Group, Leeds (UK).
 ROBINSON A.T.C. and MARKS R., 1973, Woven Cloth Construction, The Textile Institute, Manchester (UK).
 MARKS R. and ROBINSON A.T.C., 1976, Principles of Weaving, The Textile Institute, Manchester (UK).
 LORD P.R. and MOHAMED M.H., 1973, Weaving Conversion of Yarn to Fabric, Merrow Publishing, Watford (UK).
 ORMEROD A. And SONDHELM W.S., 1995, Weaving - Technology and Operation, The Textile Institute, Manchester (UK).
 TALUKDAR M.K. SRIRAMULU P.K. and AJGAONKAR D.B., 1998, Weaving - Machines, Mechanisms, Management, Mahajan Publishers, India.
Required Course Material(s)  Weaving Machine, mechanisms, system weaving design software etc. of manufacturers´s official web pages - Picanol, Dornier, Sultex, Sulzer, Staubli, Van de Wilele, Panter, Vamatex, Tsaudakoma, Toyoda...etc. - GENERAL, The print and online magazines adressing popular and scientific issues for textile technology and science, GENERAL


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Graduates have the undergraduate qualifications of Textile Engineering. 4
2 They can develop their academic knowledge up to the level of expertise in the same or different fields. 3
3 They can comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field. 1
4 Graduates are able to use theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the level of expertise in the field of Textile Engineering. 4
5 Graduates can integrate the information from various disciplines. 1
6 Graduates can solve the problems that require expertise using scientific research methods. 1
7 They can solve a problem in the field of Textile Engineering, evaluate the results and implement these results. 4
8 Graduates are deteremined about the recognition of the need of lifelong learning, they can follow developments in science and technology and they update themselves continuosly. 1
9 They can transfer the current developments and their studies in the field to inside and outside groups by writing, by speech and/or by using visual aids. 4
10 Graduates develop implementation plans related to their field and evaluate the results as a part of the quality process. 5
11 Graduates can conduct the studies related to the field determining the social, scientific and ethical values 1
12 Graduates can use the acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. 4
13 Graduates develop solutions for complex problems in the field by taking responsibility 4
14 They can conduct advanced studies independently. 4
15 Graduates can do a critical evaluation of the information related to the field and can plan the learning process. 4
16 Graduates can use a foreign language at a certain level both verbal and written. 1
17 They can use information and communication technologies with computer software as much as field needs. 4
18 Graduates are sensitive to social events and they have a critical perspective. 1
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 16 16
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 16 16
    Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload: 118
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.72
ECTS Credit: 5