2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
TEXT5132M Technical Textiles
15 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Dr Ningtao Mao
Email: n.mao@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module intends to introduce students specialist knowledge and insightful understanding of the production and the structure-property relationship of a range of textile materials including specialised fibres, yarns, and fabrics and their technical applications in order for students to have the skills to solve problem in various industrial, engineering and medical fields.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- demonstrate specialist subject knowledge and an advanced scientific understanding of the production and the structure-property relation of a range of specialised fibres, including high strength/high modulus, flame/heat resistant, elastomeric, anti-static and biodegradable and biocompatible fibres;
- gain detailed technical knowledge of yarn, nonwoven, woven and knitted structures and related physical properties (e.g., structural mechanics, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics) in respect of the applications of fibres in the industrial, engineering and medical fields and the global market trends for these sectors;
- apply specialist subject knowledge to problem solving and analytical reasoning in the field of technical textiles.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module, the students should demonstrate the evidence of ,
- understanding of the range of specialist knowledge and techniques available to investigate the compositions and structure of textile materials and their linkage with properties and performance of technical textile applications;
- Having the ability and skills of applying the specialist knowledge and techniques to solve specific technological problems in technical textiles.
Skills outcomes
Advanced understanding of the structure and properties of various textile fibres and the process of engineering design of specific textile structures for technical applications.
Syllabus
- Classification and market sectors for technical textiles;
- The structure and properties of the performance fibres including:
• High-strength/high-modulus fibres;
• Thermally resistant/fire retardant;
• Absorbent and Adsorbent fibres;
• Micro- and nanofibres;
• Fibres from biopolymers including speciality hair fibres;
• Smart polymers and their fibres.
- The structure, properties and performance of Yarn and Fabric Structure:
• Yarn and Thread structure for technical performance and functionalities;
• Fabric structure (Woven, Knitted, Nonwoven, Coated and Laminated Fabrics) for performance and functionalities;
• Simulation & modelling of structure, property and structure-property relationships of textile products;
- Case studies of the technical end uses of fibrous structures in relation to fibre properties; examples will include protective clothing, medical textiles and composite materials.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Practical | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Seminar | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Private study hours | 124.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 26.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
- 7 hours directed reading per lecture: 70 hours- 7 hours reading per practical class: 14 hours
- preparation per assignment: 20 hours
- Revision for exam: 20 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
1 X 2,500-3,000 words Essay (Feedback will be given on the seminar)Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2,500-3,000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Unseen exam | 1 hr 30 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 12/12/2018 16:33:10
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