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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code:3172904 Date:15/12/2021
Subject Name:Yarn Structure and Fabric Geometry
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Write short note on: Schwarz Constant. 03
(b) Define the terms: i. Ideal Migration ii. Twist Multiplier 04
(c) Discuss about the Migration parameters used for characterization 07
of migration behavior of fibre.
Q.2 (a) Write short note on: Analysis by Correlogram. 03
(b) Define the terms: i. Work of Rupture ii. Work factor. 04
(c) Explain Geometrical changes taking place during extension of 07
fabric
OR
(c) Explain Typical load extension curve for the fabric with different 07
zones.
Q.3 (a) Discuss the importance of Yarn diameter. 03
(b) Calculate: 04
i. Distance between yarn centre & yarn surface at
corners.
ii. Distance between yarn centre & yarn surface at centre.
In case of Hexagonal close packing for layer number seven.
(c) Discuss in detail about fundamental structural features of yarn. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Which are the disturbing factors that operate in determining real 03
yarn structures.
(b) Define: Contraction and Retraction factor. 04
(c) Describe Coil Winding method for measuring yarn dimensions. 07
Q.4 (a) What is meant by Elastica model of fabric? 03
(b) Explain Anisotropy & Isotropy 04
(c) Derive the equations for the Peirce’s geometry of 07
Special case when “Both the Yarns are jammed”.
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain Poisson's ratio. 03
(b) Explain Actual fractional coverage. 04
(c) Derive the equations for fractional cover of warp and weft. (warp 07
& weft cover factor)
Q.5 (a) State the assumptions made by Pierce in geometry of plain 03
woven fabric.
(b) Explain fabric density and specific volume. 04
(c) Derive and discussed cover factor of square jammed fabric. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Find the warp & weft cover factor if, warp count & epi is 60D 03
& 80 respectively and weft count & ppi is 30’s & 60 respectively
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(b) Derive necessary equation of fabric model for Race-track cross- 04
section
(c) Derive all the equations related to fabric Porosity. 07
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