Effect of directional loading on mechanical performance of HDPE warp knitted mesh fabric

Authors

  • Sandeep Kumar Maurya Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, New Delhi-110016, India
  • Ravikant Prasad Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110 016, India
  • Viraj Uttamrao Somkuwar Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110 016, India
  • Jayashree Mohanty School of Interdisciplinary Research, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110 016, India
  • Apurba Das Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110 016, India
  • Bipin Kumar Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110 016, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56042/ijftr.v49i3.12512

Keywords:

Fabric cover, High density polyethylene, Mechanical properties, Porosity, Tensile strength, Technical textile, Warp knitting

Abstract

This study examines the mechanical properties of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) warp-knitted mesh fabrics under varying directional loads. Four distinct fabric structures have been produced using different lapping plans on a tricot warp knitting machine, with each structure tested under three directional loads (0°, 45°, and 90°). The findings show a significant improvement in breaking strength in the wales (0) direction as compared to those in other fabric directions (45, 90) in all the fabric structures. Also, closed loop warp knit structure (S4) has greater bursting strength than the other samples due to its maximum stitch density.

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Published

2024-10-08

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 3 (2024): Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research

Section

Articles