Download or read book Atlas of Fibre Fracture and Damage to Textiles written by J. W. S. Hearle and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on over 25 years of research at the University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology, this book contains more than 1,500 scanning electron micrographs and other pictures, offering a unique collection of documentary information. The explanatory text presents fiber and polymer scientists an explanation of fracture mechanisms and outlines way to maximize textile life span, enabling textile technologists and design engineers to manufacture improved textile products, and helping forensic scientists to identify cause of failure.