Biomechanical Engineering of Textiles and Clothing

INTRODUCTION, Y. Li, X. Zhang, and X-Q Dai
Background
History of Clothing Biomechanical Engineering Design
Biomechanical Engineering Design for Fashion Products
Fundamental Frameworks in Clothing Biomechanical Engineering
Clothing Biomechanical Engineering Design System: An Example
Outline of the Book
Acknowledgment
References

PART 1 THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
Fiber Mechanics, X.-Q. Dai and Y. Li
Introduction
Fiber Morphology
Mechanical Behaviors
Modeling of Fiber Mechanical Properties
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References

Yarn Mechanics, K-F.F. Choi
Introduction
Yarn Modeling
Theoretical Modeling of Single Yarn
Conclusion
References

Fabric Mechanics, X.-Q. Dai, K.-F.F. Choi and Y. Li
Introduction
Woven Fabrics
Knitted Fabric
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References

Clothing Mechanics, X.-Q. Dai and Y. Li
Introduction
Characteristics of Clothing Deformation
Clothing Modeling
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References

Human Body, A. Luximon, and M. Zhang
Introduction
Definitions and Anatomical Landmark
Skeletal System
Muscular-Skeletal System
Overview of Other Systems
Anthropometry
Range of Motion
The Human Skin and Temperature Regulation
Conclusion
References

Mechanics of Human Skin and Underlying Soft Tissues, M. Zhang and J.T-M Cheung
Introduction
Mechanical Characteristics of Human Skin Models of Mechanical Properties for Soft Tissues
References

Contact Mechanics in Garment Wearing, X.-Q. Dai, Y. Li, and X. Zhang
Contact Problem Involved in Garments
Contact Mechanics
Contact Detection
Contact Response
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References

Clothing Comfort and Compression Therapy, Y. Li and X.-Q. Dai
Clothing Comfort
Compression Therapy
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References

PART 2 MATERIAL PROPERTIES
Fibers, X.-Q. Dai
Textile Fibers
Structure Parameters and Measurement
Fiber Mechanical Properties
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References

Yarns, C.K. Faith
Introduction
General View on Today's Yarns
Yarn Structural Properties
Yarn Mechanics
Degree of Fibre Interlacing and Abrasion Resistance
Conclusion
References

Fabrics, Y. Li and X.-Q. Dai
Characteristics and Classification of Fabrics
Fabric Construction Measurement
Basic Mechanical Properties and Their Measurements
Measurement of Mechanical Poperties in Complex Deformation
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References

Human skin, M. Zhang and J.T.-M. Cheung
Biomechanical Testing of Human Skin
Frictional Properties of Human Skin
Conclusions
References

PART 3 CLOTHING BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SYSTEM (CBED)
Integration of Mechanical Models into Numerical Simulations, Y. Li, X.-Q. Dai
Hierarchical Modeling of Textile Products
Components of the Mechanical Simulation System
Numerical Simulation Systems
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References

Database for CBED, R.-M. Wang and Y. Li
Characteristics of Database for Engineering Design
Functional Requirement of Database for Clothing Engineering Design
The Constitution of the Clothing Engineering Design
Database Design and Realization
Examples
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References

Preparing for the Mechanical Simulation, R.-M. Wang, X.-Q. Dai, and Y. Li
Introduction
Preparing Geometrical Models
Definition of Various Conditions
Examples
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References

Visualization for Mechanical Analysis, Y. Li, R.-M. Wang, X.-Q. Dai, and X. Zhang
Understanding the Role of the Visualization Module
Methods of Visualization
Post-Processing: An Example
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References

PART 4 APPLICATIONS IN CLOTHING BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Biomechanical Engineering of Jeans, X. Zhang, Y. Li and A. Wong
Introduction
Biomechanical Modeling
Computational Experiments
Application in Jeans Design
Acknowledgment
References

Biomechanical Engineering of Sports Bra, Y. Li, X. Zhang, and K.W. Yeung
Design of Sports Bra
Biomechanical Modeling
Biomechanical Analysis
Validation of the Model
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References

Biomechanical Engineering of Compression Stockings, X.-Q. Dai, Y. Li, R. Liu and Y.L. Kwok
Introduction
Biomechanical Simulation
Analysis and Discussion
Investigation of the Mechanism of Compression Therapy
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References

Biomechanical Engineering Design of Socks, Y. Li, X.-Q. Dai, M. Zhang and J.T-M Cheung
Introduction
Biomechanical Modeling
Implications in Sock Design
Acknowledgement
References

Biomechanical Engineering of Footwear, A. Luximon and M. Zhang
Introduction
Human Foot
Footwear
Foot and Footwear Interface
Biomechanical Model
Conclusion
References

Biomechanical Engineering of Aerobic Sportswear, A. Wong, Y. Li, E. Newton and X. Zhang
Introduction
Biomechanical Modeling
Physical Properties of Aerobic Wear
Biomechanical Simulation
Validation of the Model
Conclusion
References