COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TEXTILE PHYSICS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
TEX 4066 TEXTILE PHYSICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 3

Offered By

Textile Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TUBA ALPYILDIZ

Offered to

Textile Engineering

Course Objective

It is aimed to provide basic information on the physical properties of fibres, yarns and fabrics.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Ability to study the fibre structure and mechanical behaviours
2   Ability to discuss the geometrical structure and behaviours of yarns
3   Ability to relate the fabric geometry and its behaviours
4   Ability to comprehend and argue on the structural and mechanical properties of textiles
5   Ability to develop analytical approach to complex textile problems

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to textile physics: Terms and definitions, fine structure of fibres
2 Introduction to fibre structure: Basic methods of investigation of fibre structure, relationship between the properties and structure of fibres
3 Physical properties of textile fibres: Basic physical parameters of fibres, tensile properties of fibres
4 Physical properties of textile fibres: Basic mechanical properties of fibres. Bending, friction and other mechanical properties of fibres
5 Physical properties of textile fibres: Thermal, electrical, optical and other properties of fibres.
6 1st Midterm exam
7 Introduction to yarn structure: basics of yarn structure; geometry, packing properties
8 Introduction to yarn structure: effect of twist, flattening, relationship between the properties and structure of yarn
9 Basics of yarn mechanics: tensile properties, bending properties and friction.
10 Introduction to fabric structure; fabric geometry through principle models (plain weave, plain knit, nonwoven: one simple model for each)
11 Introduction to fabric structure; relationship between the fabric structure and properties
12 2nd Midterm exam
13 Basic mechanical properties of fabrics: tensile and bending properties of fabrics
14 Basic mechanical properties of fabrics: tensile and bending properties of fabrics

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Horrocks, A.R., Anand S.C., 2000, Handbook of Technical Textiles, Woodhead Publishing, UK.
2. Ingold, T.S. ve Miller, K.S. (1988). Geotexitles Handbook. Londra:Thomas Telford.
3. Adanur, S. (1995). Wellington sears handbook of industrial textiles.Lanchaster & Basel: Technomic Pub. Co. Inc.
4. Shishoo, R., 2005, Textiles in Sport, Woodhead Publishing, UK.
5. McQuid, M., 2005, Extreme Textiles: Designing for High Performance
6. Tong, L., Mouritz, A.P., Bannister, M., 2002, 3D Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites, Elsevier Science.
7. Scott, R.A., 2005, Textiles for Protection, Woodhead Publishing, UK.
8. Cho, Gilsoo (Ed.), 2010, Smart Clothing Technology and Applications, CRC Press, Taylor&Francis Group.
9. Tao., X (Ed.), 2005, Wearable Electronics and Photonics, CRC Press.
10. Siewiorek,D., 2003, Hamilton,C., Wearable Computers, A K Peters/CRC Pres.
11. Tao, X. (Ed.), 2001, Smart Fibres, Fabrics, and Clothing, Woodhead Publishing.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and presentations.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE1 MIDTERM EXAM 1
2 MTE2 MIDTERM EXAM 2
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE1 * 0.25 + MTE2 * 0.25 + FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE1 * 0.25 + MTE2 * 0.25 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be applied according to marks of two midterms and one final exam.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba ALPYILDIZ
tuba.alpyildiz@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 1 12
Preparation for midterm exam 2 8 16
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Final 1 1,5 2
Midterm 2 1,5 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 79

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.3455513
LO.4455513
LO.54555234

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