bsc-textile-level 02- semester 02-2008-2009- tt 2110 woven fabric structures & analysis(1)
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UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA
FACUL TY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF TEXTILE & CLOTHING TECHNOLOGY
B.Sc. ENGINEERINGLEVEL 2 SEMESTER 2 EXAMINATION -2009
TT 2110 WOVEN FABRIC STRUCTURES AND ANALYSIS
Time allowed: 3 Hours June 2009
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:
8 X 8 Graph sheets available.
This paper contains 07 questions on 03 pages.
This is a closed book examination.
Answer FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Assume reasonable values for any data not given in the examination paper. Clearly state
such assumptions made on the script.
If you have any doubt as to the interpretation of the wording of a question, make your own
assumption but clearly state it on the script.
All Examinations are conducted under the rules and regulations of the University.
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Question 1.
a). "With respect to the use of woven fabrics.the majority are plain-woven fabrics". Discuss
the above statement with reference to the properties and construction of plain weave.
(40%)
b). Draw design repeats of the following plain woven structures and explain their special
characteristics. (60%)
i. 3/3 warp rib
ii. 4/4 weft rib
iii. 2/2 matt weave
iv. Fancy Matt weave (repeat 8X8)
v). Hair-cord weave
Question 2.
a). Describe the classification of Twill weave giving examples for each category (30%)
b). Draw design repeats of the following twill variations based on L.-l twill base.
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i. Waved or pointed twills
ii. Diamond twill
iii. Herringbone twill
Draw the drafting plan and lifting plan of the above design repeats using minimum
number of heaid shafts. (70%)
Question 3.
a). Draw a check design suitable for a shirting fabric using colour and weave effect. Eachsquare/rectangle in the design must be filled with a line effect. (50%)
b). Discuss the properties and characteristics of following structures using diagrams.i. Huck a back weaveii Mock leno weave (50%)
Question 4.
a). Describe the texture of Crepe fabrics and state two ways of obtaining this effect withexamples. (50%)
b). Discuss the properties and characteristics of following weave structures withdiagrams.
i. Terry towellingii Corduroy (50%)
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Question 5.
a). Describe properties, characteristics and end uses of satin / sateen fabrics usingsuitable diagrams. (40%)
b). Draw the structure of Bed ford Cord weave with cross section and state their enduses and characteristics. (30%)
c). Draw the structure of Honey comb weave and state end uses and characteristics.(30%)
Question 6.
a). Discuss the properties and end uses of double cloths. (40%)
b). Draw a weave repeat of stitched double cloth in which the face weave is given infig I and the back weave is given in fig II. Face to back thread ratio is 2:1. Usebinding points in satin / sateen order. (60%)
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x x x x x x
x x x x x x
x x x ifH- -f--x x x x x x
--'--
x x x x
x x x x
x x x x
x x x x
x x x x
Fig I Fig II
Question 7.
a). Explain ornamentation of fabrics with the principle of "figuring with extra threads"(30%)
b). Draw a weave diagram to elaborate this principle using extra threads offour differentcolours. (50%)
c). Describe two methods practiced in removing unnecessary extra threads from thefabric after weaving.
(20%)
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