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Textbook of Mechanical Vibrations
by Mahesh Chandra LuintelThis textbook covers the fundamentals and applications of mechanical vibrations and is useful for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It provides a concise and clear presentation of dynamics and vibrations including many examples to provide instant illustration and applications of the mathematical relations obtained. It contains self-explanatory sketches, graphs, and figures to curtail long text. Numerous illustrated examples, exercises, and problems at the end of each chapter serve as good sources to grasp the basic principles presented in the text. Review questions and sufficient problems have also been included at the end of each chapter with answer keys for self evaluation. This textbook can also be used as a reference book by researchers and professionals interested in vibrations.
A Textbook of Optics
by Suresh Chandra Mohit Kumar SharmaThis book is designed to serve as a textbook for courses offered to upper-undergraduate students enrolled in physics and explains the broad spectrum of optics in a student-friendly way. The textbook covers the entire syllabi of the undergraduate courses being taught at both national and international universities including adequate details of mathematical expressions to help students understand the subject matter. The topics covered in this book are reflection, refraction, cardinal points, interference, Fresnel diffraction, Fraunhofer diffraction, lasers and holography, fiber optics, etc. This book explains each topic in a simple and lucid language with the help of solved problems. Exercises with multiple choice questions have been given at the end of each chapter for self-assessment. The detailed coverage and pedagogical tools make this an ideal textbook for students and researchers enrolled in senior undergraduate and beginning postgraduate physics students.
Textbook of Seismic Design: Structures, Piping Systems, and Components
by G. R. Reddy Hari Prasad Muruva Ajit Kumar VermaThis book focuses on the seismic design of Structures, Piping Systems and Components (SSC). It explains the basic mechanisms of earthquakes, generation of design basis ground motion, and fundamentals of structural dynamics; further, it delves into geotechnical aspects related to the earthquake design, analysis of multi degree-of-freedom systems, and seismic design of RC structures and steel structures. The book discusses the design of components and piping systems located at the ground level as well as at different floor levels of the structure. It also covers anchorage design of component and piping system, and provides an introduction to retrofitting, seismic response control including seismic base isolation, and testing of SSCs. The book is written in an easy-to-understand way, with review questions, case studies and detailed examples on each topic. This educational approach makes the book useful in both classrooms and professional training courses for students, researchers, and professionals alike.
A Textbook on ATM Telecommunications: Principles and Implementation
by P. S. NeelakantaWith quantum leaps in science and technology occurring at breakneck speed, professionals in virtually every field face a daunting task-practicing their discipline while keeping abreast of new advances and applications in their filed. In no field is this more applicable than in the rapidly growing field of telecommunications engineering. Practicing engineers who work with ATM technology on a daily basis must not only keep their skill sharp in areas such as ATM network interfaces, protocols, and standards, but they must also stay informed, about new classes of ATM applications.A Textbook on ATM Telecommunications gives active telecommunications engineers the advantage they need to stay sharp in their field. From the very basics of ATM to state-of-the-art applications, it covers the gamut of topics related to this intriguing switching and multiplexing strategy. Starting with an introduction to telecommunications, this text combines the theory underlying broadband communications technology with applied practical instruction and lessons gleaned from industry. The author covers fundamental communications and network theory, followed by applied ATM networking. Each chapter includes design exercises as well as worked examples .A Textbook on ATM Telecommunications includes examples of design and implementation-making it an ideal took for both aspiring and practicing telecommunication professionals.Features
Textbook on Cloning, Expression and Purification of Recombinant Proteins
by Kakoli BoseThis book is immensely useful for graduate students as well as researchers to understand the basics of molecular biology and Recombinant DNA Technology. It provides a comprehensive overview of different approaches for the synthesis of recombinant proteins from E. coli including their cloning, expression and purification. Recent advances in genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics have facilitated the use of Recombinant DNA Technology for evaluating the biophysical and biochemical properties of various proteins. The book starts with an introductory chapter on gene cloning, protein expression and purification and its implication in current research and commercial applications. Each chapter provides a lucid set of principles, tools and techniques for both students and instructors. The protocols described have been aptly exemplified, and troubleshooting techniques have been included to aid better understanding. Moreover, the set of questions at the end of each chapter have been particularly formulated to help effective learning.
Textile and Clothing Design Technology
by Tom Cassidy and Parikshit GoswamiIn the textile industry, there is a pressing need for people who can facilitate the translation of creative solutions from designers into manufacturing language and data. The design technologist has to understand the elements and principles employed by designers and how these change for various textile media. One must also have a good understanding of the processes, materials and products for which the textile designer is required to produce creative solutions. This book will be for designers wishing to improve their technological knowledge, technologists wishing to understand the design process, and anyone else who seeks to work at this design-technology interface. Key Features: • Provides a comprehensive information about textile production, apparel production and the design aspects of both textile and apparel production. • Fills the traditional gap between design and manufacture changing with advanced technologies. • Includes brief summary of spinning, weaving, chemical processing and garmenting. • Facilitates translation of creative solutions from designers into manufacturing language and data. • Covers set of workshop activities.
Textile and Fashion Education Internationalization: A Promising Discipline from Southeast Asia (Textile Science and Clothing Technology)
by Hafeezullah Memon Xinfeng Yan Lihong ChenThis book explains the past, present, and future of textile, fashion, apparel, and related majors of South Asian countries. The chapters express the hidden potential of textiles in South Asia. In this book, experts in textile engineering of each country describe the potential and prospects of textile education and how it can lead to internationalization. The book contains updated new illustrations, images, data, graphs, and tables. It also discusses the textile university alliance and the potential for international education related to textiles in the developing region.
Textile-Based Energy Harvesting and Storage Devices for Wearable Electronics
by Yi Wang Xing Fan Nannan ZhangDiscover state-of-the-art developments in textile-based wearable and stretchable electronics from leaders in the field In Textile-Based Energy Harvesting and Storage Devices for Wearable Electronics, renowned researchers Professor Xing Fan and his co-authors deliver an insightful and rigorous exploration of textile-based energy harvesting and storage systems. The book covers the principles of smart fibers and fabrics, as well as their fabrication methods. It introduces, in detail, several fiber- and fabric-based energy harvesting and storage devices, including photovoltaics, piezoelectrics, triboelectrics, supercapacitors, batteries, and sensing and self-powered electric fabrics. The authors also discuss expanded functions of smart fabrics, like stretchability, hydrophobicity, air permeability and color-changeability. The book includes sections on emerging electronic fibers and textiles, including stress-sensing, strain-sensing, and chemical-sensing textiles, as well as emerging self-powered electronic textiles. Textile-Based Energy Harvesting and Storage Devices for Wearable Electronics concludes with an in-depth treatment of upcoming challenges, opportunities, and commercialization requirements for electronic textiles, providing valuable insight into a highly lucrative new commercial sector. The book also offers: A thorough introduction to the evolution from classical functional fibers to intelligent fibers and textiles An exploration of typical film deposition technologies, like dry-process film deposition and wet-process technologies for roll-to-roll device fabrication Practical discussions of the fabrication process of intelligent fibers and textiles, including the synthesis of classical functional fibers and nano/micro assembly on fiber materials In-depth examinations of energy harvesting and energy storage fibers, including photovoltaic, piezoelectric, and supercapacitor fibers Perfect for materials scientists, engineering scientists, and sensor developers, Textile-Based Energy Harvesting and Storage Devices for Wearable Electronics is also an indispensable resource for electrical engineers and professionals in the sensor industry seeking a one-stop reference for fiber- and fabric-based energy harvesting and storage systems for wearable and stretchable power sources.
Textile Design: Products and Processes (Textile Institute Professional Publications)
by Michael HannThis book includes fundamentals of textile processing technology with explanation of craft techniques, various stages of processing fibres and yarns with useful, readily understandable, line drawings. Fibrous types, dyes, yarns and cloths have been explained and material is supported by glossary and explanation of processing stages from fibre to finished cloth. Further, the considerations of relevance to the development and preparation of a design collection are outlined and discussed. Various testing procedures, including fibre, yarn and cloth identification methods, and important innovations in textile products and processing are identified and explained as well. Focused mainly on the needs of students specializing in textile or fashion design, at first year undergraduate university level, this book: Covers all stages from fibre to finished cloth. Discusses various stages of processing fibres and yarns. Explains fibrous types, dyes, yarns and cloths supported by relevant glossary. Presents explanations of both tactile and aesthetic aspects of textiles used in clothing.
Textile Engineering: Statistical Techniques, Design of Experiments and Stochastic Modeling
by Anindya Ghosh Bapi Saha Prithwiraj MalFocusing on the importance of the application of statistical techniques, this book covers the design of experiments and stochastic modeling in textile engineering. Textile Engineering: Statistical Techniques, Design of Experiments and Stochastic Modeling focuses on the analysis and interpretation of textile data for improving the quality of textile processes and products using various statistical techniques. FEATURES Explores probability, random variables, probability distribution, estimation, significance test, ANOVA, acceptance sampling, control chart, regression and correlation, design of experiments and stochastic modeling pertaining to textiles Presents step-by-step mathematical derivations Includes MATLAB® codes for solving various numerical problems Consists of case studies, practical examples and homework problems in each chapter This book is aimed at graduate students, researchers and professionals in textile engineering, textile clothing, textile management and industrial engineering. This book is equally useful for learners and practitioners in other science and technological domains.
Textile Finishing: Recent Developments and Future Trends
by K. L. Mittal Thomas BahnersTextiles have been historically and traditionally used to make clothes, but even in ancient times there were technical textiles for making sails, tents, etc. Today, technical textiles are used in various industries for a host of purposes and applications. Recently, there have been exciting developments on various fronts in the textile field to impart novel and innovative functionalities to textiles, e.g., easy-to-clean or dirt-repellent, flame retardancy, anti-bacterial, and fog-harvesting properties, to name a few. Also, textiles for electronics based on graphene, CNTs and other nanomaterials, conductive textiles, textiles for sensor function, textile-fixed catalysts, textiles for batteries and energy storage, textiles as substrates for tissue engineering, and textiles for O/W separation have appeared in the literature. All this has been possible through adopting novel ways for finishing textiles, e.g., by appropriate surface modification techniques, and utilizing biomimetic concepts borrowed from nature. This unique book entitled “Textile Finishing: Recent Developments and Future Trends” is divided into four parts: Part 1: Recent Developments/Current Challenges in Textile Finishing; Part 2: Surface Modification Techniques for Textiles; Part 3: Innovative Functionalities of Textiles; Part 4: Fiber-Reinforced Composites. The topics covered include: Antimicrobial textile finishes; flame retardant textile finishing; “self-cleaning” or easy-to-clean textiles; metallization of textiles; atmospheric pressure plasma, and uv-based photochemical surface modification of textiles; tunable wettability of textiles; 3D textile structures for fog harvesting; textile-fixed catalysts; medical textiles as substrates for tissue engineering; and fiber-reinforced “green” or “greener” biocomposites and the relevance of fiber/matrix adhesion.
Textile Industry and the SDGs: Exploring Synergies for a Better Future (SDGs and Textiles)
by José Fernando Gallego-Nicholls Agustín Carrilero-CastilloThis book offers an exploration of the textile industry and their relationship to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), catering specifically to academic researchers and providing a roadmap for aligning aligning textile research with the SDGs. It covers a wide range of topics, starting with an overview of the SDGs and their relevance to the textile industry. It examines the environmental footprint of textiles, including issues related to raw material sourcing, manufacturing processes, and waste management. Additionally, it explores the social and economic aspects of textiles, such as labor conditions, fair trade, and responsible consumption. One of the main focuses of this book is the role of innovation and technology in advancing sustainable textiles. It discusses emerging materials and technologies that promote circularity, reduce environmental harm, and enhance social well-being. Furthermore, it explores the potential of digitalization, artificial intelligence, and data analytics in optimizing textile production, distribution, and consumption patterns. This book also addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable textile supply chains. It analyzes the complexities of global value chains, the need for transparency and traceability, and the importance of collaboration among stakeholders. Furthermore, it highlights strategies for promoting sustainable fashion, encouraging responsible consumption, and fostering circular business models. By delving into these topics, this book aims to solve several key problems faced by academic researchers in the field of textiles and sustainability. It provides a holistic understanding of the SDGs and their integration into textile research, helping researchers align their work with broader sustainability objectives. It offers insights into the latest innovations and technologies, enabling researchers to explore cutting-edge solutions for sustainable textiles. Additionally, it presents case studies and best practices from industry leaders, inspiring researchers to undertake impactful research and contribute to positive change. This book is intended for academic researchers, as well as practitioners, specializing in textiles, sustainability, and related fields. It serves as a valuable resource for professors, postgraduate students, and professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of the interplay between textiles and the SDGs. It encourages critical thinking, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and equips researchers with the tools and insights necessary to drive sustainable transformations within the textile industry and beyond.
Textile Management: A Guide for Technicians
by Arvind Kumar UpadhyayThis book covers the core principles of managing textiles, covering everything from sourcing and production to distribution and sustainability. The objective of this book is to provide relevant information about critical business aspects of the textile industry and its ancillary tools. It covers important concepts of business in a brief and simplified, yet practical way through examples in the form of reports, formats, figures related to respective subjects. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka)
Textile Material Research—Statistical Tools of Experimental Data Analysis
by Jiří Militký Dana Křemenáková Mohanapriya VenkataramanThis book presents the effective combination of mathematical statistics, general metrology, and textile metrology to allow data analysis with regard to the evaluation of parameters of fibrous structures. Specialists working in material sciences, where fibrous structures are used, comprehensively understand the specifics of the fabric evaluation and manage in the context of rational use of selected mathematical and statistical methods. In this book, selected methods that are advantageous for data analysis, regardless of whether they are elementary or advanced are presented. The so-called computer-intensive methods are used in many situations when classical statistics is unable to offer a solution, or the solution is too complicated.
Textile Materials for Lightweight Constructions
by Chokri CherifIn this book, experts on textile technologies convey both general and specific information on various aspects of textile engineering, ready-made technologies, and textile chemistry. They describe the entire process chain from fiber materials to various yarn constructions, 2D and 3D textile constructions, preforms, and interface layer design. In addition, the authors introduce testing methods, shaping and simulation techniques for the characterization of and structural mechanics calculations on anisotropic, pliable high-performance textiles, including specific examples from the fields of fiber plastic composites, textile concrete and textile membranes. Readers will also be familiarized with the potential offered by increasingly employed textile structures, for instance in the fields of composite technology, construction technology, security technology and membrane technology.
Textile Mechanisms in Spinning and Weaving Machines
by Ganapathy NagarajanThis book discusses the mechanics in textile machinery in spinning, weaving and knitting processes. It is a useful resource for developing an analytical thinking about the machineries by providing information about the various mechanisms involved. The subject matter of this book includes – Gear trains Equations of movement Resolution of forces Principle of moments Stress, strain and elasticity Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)
Textile Printing
by N. N. MahapatraTextile printing is the process of applying colour to fabric in definite patterns or designs. This book covers different methods of textile printing like hand block printing, perrotine printing, engraved copperplate printing, roller-cylinder-machine printing, stencil printing, screen printing, digital textile printing, flexo-textile printing, and discharge printing. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka)
Textile Reinforced Concrete (Modern Concrete Technology #19)
by Alva Peled Arnon Bentur Barzin MobasherTextile reinforced concrete (TRC) has emerged in recent years as an attractive new high performance cement-based composite. Textiles can significantly improve the mechanical behavior of cement matrices under static and dynamic conditions, and give superior tensile strength, toughness, ductility, energy absorption and protection against environmental degrading influences. Flexibility with fabric production methods enables the control of fabric and yarn geometry. This, along with the ability to incorporate into the fabric a range of yarns of different types and performances, as well as cement matrix modifications, enables design of the composite to a wide range of needs. The book is intended to provide a comprehensive treatment of TRC, covering the basic fundamentals of the composite material itself and the principles governing its performance on a macro-scale as a component in a structure. It provides in-depth treatment of the fabric, methods for production of the composite, the micro-mechanics with special attention to the role of bonding and microstructure, behavior under static and dynamic loading, sustainability, design, and the applications of TRC composites.
Textile Sizing
by Bhuvenesh C. Goswami Rajesh D. Anandjiwala David HallHelping you keep pace with rapid developments in the field, Textile Sizing documents the rapidly changing scenario in textile processing and research in sizing. The authors analyze new fibers, spinning methods, and weaving techniques affecting textile production and studies the impact of fiber properties, yarn quality, sizing processes and material
Textile Wastewater Treatment: Sustainable Bio-nano Materials and Macromolecules, Volume 2 (Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry)
by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu Ali KhadirIn this second volume, various materials such as Magnetic-based biocomposites, wheat bran/straw-based biomaterials, peel-based biomaterials, luffa Based Biomaterials, composite polymeric membranes, rice husk, hydroxyapatite etc for treating textile waste water are highlighted. One of the major pollutants in the textiles and fashion sector is textile waste water. Textile wastewater can lead to serious environmental issues if discharged without proper and sufficient treatment. The materials employed along with the technologies available to trate the waste water are the key. There are a lot of advancements in terms materials, technologies employed for textile waste water treatment. Sustainable bio-nano materials and macro molecules play a major role in the efficient textile waste treatment.
Textile Wastewater Treatment: Sustainable Bio-nano Materials and Macromolecules, Volume 1 (Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry)
by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu Ali KhadirIn this first volume, various materials such as chitosan, lignin-based biomaterials, cellulosic based bio materials, carbon materials, Polysaccharide-composites materials, Aromatic-Based Synthetic Macromolecules, Agricultural wastes, etc for treating textile waste water are highlighted. One of the major pollutants in the textile and fashion industry is (textile) waste water. Textile wastewater can lead to serious environmental issues if discharged without proper and sufficient treatment. The materials employed along with the technologies available to trate waste water are the key. There are a lot of advancements in terms materials, technologies employed for textile waste water treatment. Sustainable bio-nano materials and macro molecules play a major role in the efficient treatment of textile waster.
Textile Materials for Good Health and Wellbeing: Design and Applications (SDGs and Textiles)
by Subramanian Sundaramoorthy S. Kubera Sampath Kumar Md. Vaseem ChavhanThis book explores the application of latest technologies such as nanotechnology, composite technology, biotechnology in textile materials for health-related applications. It further discusses different types of textiles and their application in the areas of health, safety and well-being. Various topics covered in this book are, medical textiles, filtration textiles, protective textiles, thermal protective wear, intelligent textiles and many more. The book also deals with air and water filtration textiles and textile-based personal protective equipments. This book will be of interest for students, researchers and professionals working in the area of textile engineering, materials, biomedical engineering, defense, healthcare and other allied fields.
Textiles and Clothing Sustainability: Sustainable Fashion and Consumption
by Subramanian Senthilkannan MuthuThis is the first book to introduce and explain the concept of sustainable consumption with reference to the clothing sector. It uses various case studies to detail sustainable consumption behavior in the industry. Consumption is a key issue and is a major driver when it comes to sustainability in any industry, including clothing sector. Several studies which have highlighted the need for sustainable consumption in the clothing sector are discussed in this book.
Textiles and Clothing Sustainability: Implications in Textiles and Fashion
by Subramanian Senthilkannan MuthuThis book comprehensively covers the topic of sustainability in the clothing and fashion sector. Sustainability is applied under different industrial sectors and there has to be a distinction in every industrial sector when it comes to sustainability in its application. Though the definition is common for sustainability, sustainability in the clothing sector has its unique objectives, principles, and limitations, which this book highlights.
Textiles and Clothing Sustainability: Sustainable Textile Chemical Processes
by Subramanian Senthilkannan MuthuThis book highlights the challenges in sustainable wet processing of textiles, natural dyes, enzymatic textiles and sustainable textile finishes. Textile industry is known for its chemical processing issues and many NGO’s are behind the textile sector to streamline its chemical processing, which is the black face of clothing and fashion sector. Sustainable textile chemical processes are crucial for attaining sustainability in the clothing sector. Seven comprehensive chapters are aimed to highlight these issues in the book.