COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PHYSICAL TEXTILE TESTING II

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ELECTIVE

Offered By

Textile Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR VILDAN SÜLAR

Offered to

Textile Engineering

Course Objective

1) To give information about the factors affecting fabric properties
2) To gain the ability to select and apply the appropriate test method for determining and evaluating fabric properties
3) To ensure the necessary information for statistical evaluation and interpretation of test results
4) To provide information about the use of standards on test methods

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Information about the structural, dimensional and mechanical properties of fabrics
2   Information about the conductivity and permeability properties and sensory properties of fabrics
3   Knowledge and ability to select tests suitable for fabric type and usage area
4   Ability to recognize fabric testing devices and tests
5   Knowledge and ability to evaluate and interpret test results statistically

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Relationships between fibre, yarn and fabric properties. Classification of fabric properties: physical properties, chemical properties, sensory properties.Laboratory work:Examination of different fabric samples produced by different techonolgies. Laboratory work:Visual examination of fabric samples produced with different production techniques and for different purposes
2 Sampling for fabric tests: preliminary preparations and sampling methods Information on dimensional and structural properties of fabrics and test methods Laboratory work: Determination of production method and direction in selected fabric samples, measurement of mass per unit area and fabric setting
3 Information and test methods on dimensional and structural properties of fabrics, dimesnsional change in fabrics. Practical work: Yarn count test on yarns extracted from fabrics. Test sample preparation for dimensional change test on woven fabric samples
4 Information and test methods on dimensional and structural properties of fabrics, dimesnsional cahnge in fabrics.Practical work: Yarn count tests on yarns extracted from woven and knitted fabrics. Dimensional change test on woven fabric samples.
5 Fabric mechanical properties and measurement methods: Tensile strength and elongation. Practical work:Tensile strength test on woven fabric samples
6 Fabric mechanical properties and measurement methods: Tear strength Practical work:Tear strength test on woven fabric samples
7 Abrasion resistance and bursting strength in fabric Practical work: Recognition of abrasion resistance tester and ball bursting apparatus, abrasion resistance tests on woven and knitted fabric samples, ball bursting strength test on knitted fabric samples
8 Pilling in Fabrics: Formation mechanism, affecting factors, precautions to reduce pilling tendency, test and evaluation methods Practical work:Pilling test on different fabric samples and evaluation of test results
9 Seam strength and seam slippage: influencing factors, effects on clothing, precautions to prevent seam slippage, test methods Practical work: Sample preparation and testing for seam strength and seam shear tests
10 Drape: Definition of fabric draping, affecting factors and current test methods Practical work:: Drape tests and determination of drape coefficient on various fabric samples
11 Fabric crease. affceting factors and measurement
12 Conductivity and permeability in fabrics: Air permeability, Water and water vapor permeability Practical work: recognition of air permeability tester and performing air
13 Sensory Properties in Fabrics Fabric handle: definition and general information, various approaches and methods for determining fabric handle Practical work:: Subjective handle test
14 Fabric Faults: Faults occurring during fabric production, their causes and classification Fabric fault control methods Practical work Examination of images regarding fabric defects

Recomended or Required Reading


1. Physical Testing of Textiles, B.P. Saville, The Textile Institute, Woodhead Publishing Ltd.,1-85573-367-6, England, 1999
2. Fabrics: Sensory and Mechanical Properties, D.P. Bishop, Textile Institute,, UK, 1996
3. Tekstil Materyallerinde Mukavemet Testleri, A. Okur, D.E.Ü. Mühendislik Fak.yayınları.No:303,, zmir, 2002
4. Yarn Evenness, K. Slater, Textile Institute,UK, 1986
5. Fabric Testing, Jinlian HU(Editör), Woodhead Publishing,978-1-84569-506, UK, 2008

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentation+Practical work in laboratory/ Practical work videos

Assessment Methods

To be announced!

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

35%Midterm exam+15%Practical work+50%Final exam

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

70% Attendance is obligatory for theoretical courses and 80% for practical courses.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)


Prof.Dr.Vildan SÜLAR
D.E.U.Faculty of Eng. Textile Engineering Department
TInaztepe Campus Buca/IZMIR

vildan.sular@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Prof.Dr.Vildan SÜLAR
Tuesday: 13:30-15:00
Wednesday: 10:30-12:00

Doç.Dr.Gonca BALCI KILIÇ
Tuesday: 13:30-15:00
Thursday: 10:30-12:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Practical work in the laboratory 14 2 28
Lectures 14 2 28
Study for midterm 1 6 6
Lab Exam Preparation 1 10 10
Study for final exam 1 10 10
study about course before/after lessons 13 3 39
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Practical exam 1 4 4
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 129

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11
LO.13314223
LO.23314223
LO.3232422
LO.414
LO.514

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