Table of Contents

Introduction
A Long, University of Nottingham, UK

Manufacturing and internal geometry of textiles
S Lomov, I Verpoest, Katholieke Universiteit Lueven, Belgium and F Robitaille, University of Ottawa, Canada
 - Hierarchy of textile materials
 - Textile yarns
 - Woven fabrics
 - Braided fabrics
 - Multi-axial multiply non-crimp fabrics
 - Modeling of internal geometry of textile performs
 - References

Mechanical analysis of textiles
A Long, University of Nottingham, UK P Boisse, INSA Lyon, France and F Robitaille, University of Ottawa, Canada
 - Introduction
 - In-plane shear
 - Biaxial in-plane tension
 - Compaction
 - References

Rheological behavior of pre-impregnated textile composites
P Harrison and M Clifford, University of Nottingham, UK
 - Introduction
 - Deformation mechanisms
 - Review of constitutive modeling work
 - Characterization methods
 - Forming evaluation methods
 - Summary
 - References

Forming textile composites
A Long, University of Nottingham, UK and W Yu, Seoul National University, Korea
 - Introduction
 - Mapping approaches
 - Constitutive modeling approach
 - Concluding remarks and future direction
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Manufacturing with thermosets
J Dominy, Carbon Concepts Limited, and C Rudd, University of Nottingham, UK
 - Introduction
 - Pre-impregnated composites
 - Liquid molding of textile composites
 - References

Composites manufacturing – thermoplastics
M D Wakeman and J E Månson, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Switzerland
 - Introduction
 - Consolidation of thermoplastic composites
 - Textile thermoplastic composite material forms
 - Processing Routes
 - Novel thermoplastic composite manufacturing routes
 - Conclusions
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Modeling, optimization and control of resin flow during manufacturing of textile composites with liquid molding
A Gokce and S G Advani, University of Delaware, USA
 - Liquid composite molding processes
 - Flow through porous media
 - Liquid injection molding simulation
 - Gate location optimization
 - Disturbances in the mold filling process
 - Active control
 - Passive control
 - Conclusion
 - Future outlook
 - References

Mechanical properties of textile composites
I A Jones, University of Nottingham, and A K Pickett, Cranfield University, UK
 - Introduction
 - Elastic behavior
 - Failure and impact behavior
 - References

Flammability and fire resistance of composites
R Horrocks and B K Kandola, Bolton Institute, UK
 - Introduction
 - Constituents – their physical, chemical, mechanical and flammability properties
 - Flammability of composite structures
 - Methods of imparting flame retardancy to composites
 - Conclusions
 - References

Cost analysis
M D Wakeman and J E Månson, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Switzerland
 - Introduction
 - Cost estimate methodologies
 - Cost build-up in textile composite applications
 - Case Study 1: Thermoplastic composite stamping
 - Case Study 2: Composites for the airbus family
 - Conclusions
 - Acknowledgements

Aerospace applications
J Lowe, Tenex Fibres GmbH, Germany
 - Developments in woven fabric applications using standard prepreg processing
 - Carbon Fibre multiaxial fabric developments
 - Improvement in standard fabric technology for non-prepreg processing applications
 - Braided materials
 - Tailored fibre placement
 - Performing
 - Repair of fabric components

Application of textile composites in the construction industry
J Chilton, University of Lincoln, and R Velasco, University of Nottingham, UK
 - Introduction
 - Case studies
 - Future Developments
 - References

Textile reinforced composites in medicine
J G Ellis, Ellis Developments Ltd, UK
 - Splinting material
 - Walking support frame
 - Bone Plates
 - General application
 - Living composites

Textile composites in sports products
K Van de Velde, Ghent University, Belgium
 - Introduction
 - Materials
 - Design
 - Production technology
 - Applications
 - Conclusion
 - References