UID:
almafu_9960072720202883
Umfang:
1 online resource (385 p.)
ISBN:
1-84569-451-1
Serie:
Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Inhalt:
Textiles for military uniforms face a complex set of challenges. They must provide protection, durability and comfort in a wide range of hostile environments. Military textiles reviews the range of recent research on how military clothing can best meet soldiers' needs.The first part of the book reviews general requirements of military textiles, including damage resistance, comfort, sweat management, cold-weather conditions and the integration of high-tech materials into uniforms. Part II concentrates on the protective role of military textiles, covering such areas as high-performance b
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Cover; Millitary textiles; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; Woodhead Publishing in Textiles; Dedication; Introduction; Part I General requirements for military textiles; 1 Future soldier requirements: Dealing with complexity; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The current and future challenges faced by the soldier; 1.3 Dynamic complexity: The impact of the human; 1.4 Provision of capability and how to make trade-off decisions; 1.5 Summary; 1.6 References; 2 Non-woven fabrics for military applications; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Protective materials, devices and end-use requirements
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2.3 Proper selection of fibers2.4 Variations of fiber forms; 2.5 Filament lay-up composites; 2.6 Historical uses of non-woven ballistic-resistant fabrics; 2.7 Methodologies for use of non-woven ballistic-resistant fabrics; 2.8 Future directions for non-woven fabric applications; 2.9 References; 3 Mechanical failure criteria for textiles and textile damage resistance; 3.1 Introduction: Material resistance, strength and failure; 3.2 Material strengths; 3.3 The peculiarities of textile mechanics; 3.4 Failure criteria for fabrics; 3.5 Other forms of failure for fabrics and garments
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3.6 Fabric and garment failure reduction3.7 References; 4 The sensory properties and comfort of military fabrics and clothing; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The sensory and perceptual properties of fabrics and clothing; 4.3 The comfort properties of fabrics and clothing; 4.4 Cognitive influences on fabrics and clothing; 4.5 Handfeel and comfort evaluations of military fabrics; 4.6 Cognitive influences on fabric and clothing perception; 4.7 The role of clothing comfort on military performance; 4.8 Conclusions; 4.9 Acknowledgment; 4.10 References
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5 Testing and analyzing comfort properties of textile materials for the military5.1 Introduction; 5.2 The multiplicity of characterization methodologies of comfort; 5.3 The trade-off between protection and comfort; 5.4 The comfort trilobite: Tactile, thermal, and psychological; 5.5 Modeling the comfort phenomena: The ultimate challenge; 5.6 Comfort and protection in military clothing; 5.7 Multiple-layer systems; 5.8 Future trends; 5.9 References; 5.10 Bibliography; 6 Sweat management for military applications; 6.1 Introduction: Body/clothing/environment - the microclimate
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6.2 Heat, moisture and interactions within the microclimate6.3 Heat and moisture interactions in the microclimate; 6.4 Sweat management for military apparel applications; 6.5 Conclusions; 6.6 References; 7 Cold-weather clothing; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Cold weather; 7.3 Physiological responses to cold; 7.4 Clothing design principles; 7.5 Estimation of the clothing insulation required; 7.6 Evaluation system for textiles and garments; 7.7 Selection of clothing for cold weather; 7.8 Sources of further information and advice; 7.9 References; 8 Designing military uniforms with high-tech materials
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8.1 Introduction
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 1-84569-206-3
Sprache:
Englisch
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