<p>Contributor contact details</p> <p>Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles</p> <p>Acknowledgements</p> <p>Preface</p> <p>Chapter 1: Introduction to modelling and simulation in textile technology</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>1.1 Introduction to simulation</p> <p>1.2 Simulation with and without computers</p> <p>1.3 Modelling: white, black and grey box models</p> <p>1.4 Expert systems and other knowledge-based models</p> <p>1.5 Applications of expert systems to textile technology</p> <p>Chapter 2: Neural networks and their application to textile technology</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>2.1 Introduction: biological background</p> <p>2.2 Models of artificial neural networks</p> <p>2.3 The backpropagation algorithm</p> <p>2.4 Counterpropagation</p> <p>2.5 Other types of neural networks</p> <p>2.6 Applications of neural networks to textile technology</p> <p>2.7 Practical advice in applying neural networks</p> <p>2.8 Summary</p> <p>2.9 Web references for software tools</p> <p>Chapter 3: Evolutionary methods and their application to textile technology</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>3.1 Introduction</p> <p>3.2 Biological background</p> <p>3.3 Mathematical models of evolution strategy</p> <p>3.4 Genetic algorithms</p> <p>3.5 Comparison of evolutionary algorithms and iteration processes</p> <p>3.7 Practical advice in applying evolutionary methods</p> <p>3.8 Web references for software tools</p> <p>Chapter 4: Fuzzy logic and its application to textile technology</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>4.1 Introduction</p> <p>4.2 Imprecise mathematics</p> <p>4.3 Set operations</p> <p>4.4 Fuzzy logic versus probabilistic logic</p> <p>4.5 Ultra-fuzzy logic</p> <p>4.6 Fuzzy control</p> <p>4.7 Fuzzy control with four input and one output variable</p> <p>4.8 Applications of fuzzy logic in textile technology</p> <p>4.9 Practical advice in applying fuzzy logic</p> <p>4.10 Web references for software tools</p> <p>Chapter 5: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and its application to textile technology</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>5.1 Introduction</p> <p>5.2 From reality to simulation</p> <p>5.3 Simulation of currents with fibres, yarns and textiles</p> <p>5.4 Validation methods</p> <p>5.5 Economic aspects</p> <p>5.6 Applications of computational fluid dynamics to textile technology</p> <p>5.7 Practical advice in applying computational fluid dynamics</p> <p>5.8 Summary</p> <p>5.9 Web references for software tools</p> <p>Chapter 6: The finite element method (FEM) and its application to textile technology</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>6.1 Introduction</p> <p>6.2 Modelling of mechanical systems</p> <p>6.3 Elements of elastic models</p> <p>6.4 Error estimation and refinement</p> <p>6.5 Nonlinear problems</p> <p>6.6 FEM Software</p> <p>6.7 Future trends</p> <p>6.8 Sources of further information</p> <p>Chapter 7: Simulation of fibrous structures and yarns</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>7.1 Introduction</p> <p>7.2 Fibres and yarns: definitions and factors affecting quality</p> <p>7.3 Fibrous assemblies: volume, density and mass</p> <p>7.4 Yarn parameters: fineness, density, diameter and twist</p> <p>7.5 Modelling of internal yarn geometry: helical yarn model</p> <p>7.6 Stress–strain relations</p> <p>7.7 The relationship between yarn count, twist, packing density and diameter</p> <p>7.8 A simple mechanical model of yarn properties</p> <p>7.9 Mechanics of parallel fibre bundles</p> <p>7.10 Examples of models of fibrous assemblies and yarns</p> <p>7.11 Acknowledgement</p> <p>Chapter 8: Simulation of wound packages, woven, braided and knitted structures</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>8.1 Introduction: objectives of simulating yarn- based structures</p> <p>8.2 Principles of geometrical and mechanical modelling</p> <p>8.3 Simulation of wound packages</p> <p>8.4 Simulation of woven structures</p> <p>8.5 Simulation of braided structures</p> <p>8.6 Simulation of knitted structures</p> <p>8.7 Future trends</p> <p>8.8 Sources of further information</p> <p>Chapter 9: Simulation of textile machinery</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>9.1 Introduction: simulation methods to optimize machine settings and product quality</p> <p>9.2 Simulating yarn production and processing: ring/rotor spinning and false-twist texturing</p> <p>9.3 Simulating fabric production: weft insertion and warp tension</p> <p>9.4 Simulating finishing techniques: rolling and dyeing</p> <p>9.5 Simulating plant layout and production planning: finishing operations</p> <p>9.6 Practical advice in simulating textile machinery</p> <p>Index</p>