Modelling textile structures using bicontinuous surfaces

DOI10.1080/17513472.2020.1787936zbMATH Open1462.00057arXiv1807.03627OpenAlexW3044862468MaRDI QIDQ4993237FDOQ4993237

Authors: Chelsea E. Knittel, Michael Tanis, Amy L. Stoltzfus, Toen Castle, Genevieve Dion, Randall D. Kamien 

Publication date: 15 June 2021

Published in: Journal of Mathematics and the Arts (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: We present a method for modelling textile structures, such as weft knits, on families of bicontinuous surfaces. By developing a tangible interpretation of mathematical theory, we combine perspectives of art, design, engineering, and science to understand how the architecture of the knit relates to its physical and mathematical properties. While modelling and design tools have become ubiquitous in many industries, there is still a significant lack of predictive advanced manufacturing techniques available for the design and manufacture of textiles. We describe a mathematical structure as a system for dynamic modelling of textiles in the form of a physical prototype which may be used to inform and predict relevant textile parameters prior to fabrication. This includes dimensional changes due to yarn relaxation, which would streamline production of knit textiles for industry, makers and textile artists.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1807.03627

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zbMATH Keywords

dynamic modellingtextile structuresbicontinuous helicoidsweft knitsyarn relaxation

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Numerical aspects of computer graphics, image analysis, and computational geometry (65D18) Mathematics and visual arts (00A66) Relations of manifolds and cell complexes with engineering (57Z20)

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