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This document contains an old question paper from the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology for the subject Engineering of Textile Structures. The paper had 7 sections with multiple choice and long answer questions. Some of the key topics covered included ideal yarn geometry, twist contraction, fabric cover, fabric geometry, Hamburger model, yarn properties, and relationships between yarn count, diameter and specific volume. The paper tested students' understanding of fundamental concepts and theories related to yarn and fabric structure.

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Engineering of Textile Structure

This document contains an old question paper from the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology for the subject Engineering of Textile Structures. The paper had 7 sections with multiple choice and long answer questions. Some of the key topics covered included ideal yarn geometry, twist contraction, fabric cover, fabric geometry, Hamburger model, yarn properties, and relationships between yarn count, diameter and specific volume. The paper tested students' understanding of fundamental concepts and theories related to yarn and fabric structure.

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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CARPET TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING OF TEXTILE STRUCTURE


OLD QUESTION PAPER, B TECH U.P.T.U.LUCKNOW
II-SEMESTER
SL.NO. PAPER ID SUBJECT CODE YEAR REMARS
1. ------ NCT-801 2016-17
2. 164804 NCT- 801 2017-18
3.
4.
Printed Pages: 1 Roll No. NCT801

B. TECH.
THEORY EXAMINATION (SEM-VIII) 2016-17
ENGINEERING OF TEXTILE STRUCTURES
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: Be precise in your answer. In case of numerical problem assume data wherever not provided.

SECTION – A
1. Attempt all parts of the following questions: 10 x 2 = 20
(a) What do you mean by idealized yarn geometry?
(b) What is yarn number and twist factor?
(c) What do you mean by twist contraction?
(d) What is limit of twist?
(e) What do you mean by fibre migration in a yarn structure?
(f) Define ideal packing in the yarn.
(g) Define packing factor. Give its numerical formula for an idealized yarn.
(h) Define fabric cover.
(i) What is Fabric firmness?
(j) What are the elements of fabric geometry?

SECTION - B
2. Attempt any five of the following questions: 5 x 10 = 50
(a) Explain the term twist contraction. Establish a relation between twist multiplier and
twist factor.
(b) Draw a schematic diagram of idealized helical model for yarns. With suitable
assumptions discuss the ideal packing of circular fibres in the yarn.
(c) Derive the relationship between the yarn and filament modulus for large strain.
(d) Briefly discuss about the spinability and torsional behavior of the fibre.
(e) Discuss the effect of twist on the strength of staple fibre yarn.
(f) Describe mechanism of fibre migration in any yarn. Also discuss the cause of
migration in binary blended yarn.
(g) Draw a neat sketch of unit cell of a plain weave cloth and define eleven parameters of
cloth geometry.
(h) From suitable assumptions derive expression to obtain inter yarn lateral force acting at
the cross over in the plain weave fabric.

SECTION – C
Attempt any two of the following questions: 2 x 15 = 30
3. Calculate maximum sett for a plain weave square fabric produced from 20 tex yarn using
any one theory of cloth setting.
4. Suggest various means to define cover of cloth. From suitable assumptions derive cloth
factor
1
Kc = 16 √𝑤(𝑛1 + 𝑛2)
5. Explain Hambureger model and its different modifications for staple fibre yarn.
Printed Pages: 02 Sub Code: NCT- 801
Paper Id: 1 6 4 8 0 4 Roll No.

CARPET AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY


(SEM VIII) THEORY EXAMINATION 2017-18
ENGINEERING OF TEXTILE STRUCTURE
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: 1. Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.
SECTION – A
1. Attempt all questions in brief. 10 x 2 = 20
a. Define fabric porocity.
b. Define weave angle
c. Define weave value
d. Give Ashenhurt formula for yarn diameter
e. Define yarn balance
f. Get yd/lb in worsted system
g. Define angle of twist.
h. What do you mean by specific volume of a yarn.
i. What is limit of twist.
j. Define Hambureger model.
SECTION B
2. Attempt any three of the following: 10 x 3 = 30
a. With suitable Sketch describe eleven parameters of cloth geometry define by peirce..
b. Calculate sdf for cotton, worsted tex and denier system of yarn numbering
√𝑐1% √𝑐2% 1 1
c. With suitable assumptions prove that + = 0.28 ( + )
𝑛2 𝑛1 √𝑁1 √𝑁2
d. Derive the relationship between the staple fibre yarn and continuous filament yarn at
high extension.
e. Why twist optimization is essential for strength determination of a staple yarn.
SECTION C
3. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
(a) Using ends and intersection theory calculate maximum epi and ppi for plain weave
fabric from 20 tex yarn
(b) Define Russell construction factor as a measure of weave tightness
4. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
(a) Prove that Specific vol. of cloth of thickness G mills weighing w ozs/ sq. yd is given
by Vc gms/cc = 0.75 G / w
(b) Define crimp amplitude and with suitable assumption prove ℎ1 = 𝑝2√2𝑐𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ2 =
𝑝1√2𝑐2
5. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
(a) Write suitable assumptions discuss the ideal packing of circular fibre in the yarn.
(b) Discuss the yarn properties affecting various fabric properties.
6. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
(a) Establish the expression of yarn diameter d” = 1/28 √𝑁 (for cotton spun yarn) where N
is count is English system and specific vol. 1.1 cc/gms.
(b) Define torsional rigidity. Discuss its significance to yarn structure.
7. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
(a) Explain Hambureger model its different modifications for staple fibre yarn
(b) Study of yarn structure is essential to understand the characteristics of the yarn. Justify
your answer.

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