Bogdan Supeł, Zbigniew Mikołajczyk Department for Knitting Technology and Structure of Knitted Fabrics Technical University of Łódź ul. Żeromskiego, 90-543 Łódź, Poland E-mail: katdziew@p.lodz.pl Model of the Compressing Process of a One- and Two-Side Fastened Connector of the connector may be related to a loose knit the knitted fabric’s outside layers. of a 3D ofDistance Knitted the connector may be related Fabric to a loose knitted fabric with a small cover fact the knitted fabric’s outside layers. Physical model of the compressing process Abstract A model of the compressing process of a 3D distance knitted fabric was related to a Physical model of the process single connector fastened on one sidecompressing by an articulated joint, as well physical as fastened on of compr Below are presented models both sides by fixed joints, considering the connector as a slender rod with an assumed shape. and The mathematical general assumption accepted the fa shape. The compressing an elastic physical rod in themodels physical modelselastic was rod with Below areofpresented of compressing a slender, both sides fixedfabric [2, 3,as4,well 5, 6, 7]. Figure 1 p based on assumptions considering the morphology of the knitted as the shape. The general assumption accepted the fastening of the rods as one side art mechanical properties of threads – monofilaments placed in theg0internal layer of the designations: – initial fabric thickness, i sides fixed [2, and 3, 4,algorithms 5, 6, 7]. Figure 1 presents a physical model with gth knitted fabric. both Calculation methods were developed for the determinadeflection (deformation) of the rod, p1, p2 – pl designations: g0 – initial fabric thickness, g – fabric thickness during defle tion of the functional dependencies between the difference force compressing the knitted fabric in ithe positions of the rod in the lon and deflection,deflection as well as(deformation) the description curves the shapethe of knitted the fabric’ ofofthetherod, p1, prepresenting 2 – planes including the bentthe rod,rod, S1 –which transversal force of the reactio compressed rod. A computer simulation connects difference in the positionsofofcompressing the rod in the longitudinal direction both (y), P1 – force outside layers of the knitted fabric, was carried out with the use of the ‘Mathematica’ theinto bent rod, S1 – transversal forceparameters of the reaction the base. program, taking consideration the variable of theofmodel. The considerations carried out in this article are significantly based on our previous publication, and therefore the assumptions of the physical model and detailed descriptions of the analysis are not included. Key words: knitted 3D fabrics, distance fabrics, compression process, connector, articulated joint, mathematical model, physical model. Introduction The work presented herein is a continuation and broadening of the theoretical considerations of compressing a single connector joining the two outside planes of a distance knitted fabric carried out in our previous work. The models described below selectively concern the following different fastening variants: two-side articulated joints and one-side and two-side fixed joints. Considering the particular cases, we assumed that no mutual displacement of the outside planes take place. However, praxis indicated that, in the case of some stitches of the knitted distance fabric, the outside planes displace mutually during compression. The fastening variants of the connector we assumed were not randomly chosen. The model of articulated fastenings is related to empirically stated shapes of a compressed monofilament in the 3D system. The model presented in this paper considering the two-side fastening of the connector by fixed joints is related to a knitted fabric with a compact structure of the outside layers, which are sometimes even laminated. On the other hand, the system with a one-side articulated joint of the connector may be related to a loose knitted fabric with a small cover factor of one of the knitted fabric’s outside layers. 44 Physical model of the compressing process Mathematical models of the compressing process of aFigure single1.connector Scheme of physical models of the co Below are presented physical models of one-side fixed rod, B – model of aalboth-sides fix compressing a Figure slender,1. elastic rod with an The above-presented physical models Scheme of physical models of the compressed and bent elastic rod; A assumed shape.one-side The general assumption low us to formulate differential equations fixed rod, B – model of a both-sides fixed rod. accepted the fastening of the rods as one of the fourth order that connect the loadMathematical of the compressing pro side articulated and both sides fixed [2-7]. ing of the rod with models its deformations. We Figure 1 presents a physical model the rod (connector) discussed as Mathematical modelswith of the consider compressing process of a single connector above-presented models allow the following designations: g0 – initial two The separate rods formed physical by its projecfourth order that of the ro fabric thickness, gi –above-presented fabric thickness duron the allow planes 0xztoconnect and 0yz.the loading The physicaltion models us formulate differential equa (connector) discussed as two separate rods form ing deflection, fourth ∆g = deflection (deformaorder that connect the loading of the rod with its deformations. We cons including tion) of the rod, p1, p2 – planes The differential equation describes (connector) discussed as two separate rods formed by itsthat projection on the planes The differential equation that describes the de the knitted fabric’s loops, y0 – difference the deformations of the rod influenced by has the following form: in the positionsThe of the rod in theequation longitu- thatthe loads has following form: differential describes thethedeformations of the rod influenced dinal directionhas (y),the P1 following – force compressform: (1) y ( x) = y0 ( EJy′′( x) = − P1 y′( x) + S1 x where ing the bent rod, S1 – transversal force of the reaction of the base. where: y ( x) = y0 ( x) + y1 ( x) EJy′′( x) = − P1 y′( x) + S1 x where where: y0 (x) and y1 (x) are the initial buckling, where: force P1 action, respectively; y0 (x) and y1 (x) are the initial buckling, and the buckling occurring as a S1 – is the force of reaction of the transvers force P1 action, respectively; E – is the Young modulus, and S1 – is the force of reaction of the transversal, sliding support, J – is the modulus of inertia of the bent obje E – is the Young modulus, and J – is the modulus of inertia of the bent object’s cross section. Differentiating twice the equation (1) toward ‘x Differentiating twice the equation (1) toward ‘x’, we obtain subsequently: Figure 1. Scheme of physical models of the compressed and bent elastic rod; A – model of a one-side fixed rod, B – model of a both-sides fixed rod. Supeł B., Mikołajczyk Z.; Model of the Compressing Process of a One- and Two-Side Fastened Connector of a 3D Distance Knitted Fabric. FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe January / December / B 2008, Vol. 16, No. 6 (71) pp. 44-48. where: y0 (x) and y1 (x) are the initial buckling, and the buckling occurring as a result of the force P1 action, respectively; S1 – is the force of reaction of the transversal, sliding support, E – is the Young modulus, and J – is the modulus of inertia of the bent object’s cross section. For model A, we find the dependency connecting force P1 with deformation ∆g in the form of an implicit function f(P1, ∆g) = lp by substituting the integration constants C11, C21, C31, and C41 determined from the equation system (3) into the condition of the length of the bent rod, and finally obtain (Equation 5). Similarly as for model A, for model B we find the dependency connecting force P1 with deformation ∆g in the form of an Figure 2. Mechanical characteristics P1 implicit function f(P1, ∆g) = lp by substi- = f(∆g) of a compressed monofilament for P1Py1 ′′y(′′x( )x) P1Py1 ′y(′x( )x)−−S1S1P y′( x)IV− three variants: a) two articulated fastenings, IV S tutingythe C11, C21,(1.a) where: where: (1.a) and and y( x(P)x1)=yintegration =′′y(0yx (0 x())x)++y1y(1xconstants ( )x). . y′′′y′′′( x( x) )== IV b) and one fixed fastening, where: (1.a) y x y x y (articulated x) . ( ) = ( ) +one = y x ( ) y′′′(EJEJ x) = 1and yy ( x( )x1)== and EJ EJ 0 31 41 determined from the equa′′ , and CEJ PC P1 y′( xEJ ) − S1 c) two1 fixed fastenings. IV 1 y ( x) P1 y′′( x) where: . (1.a) and ′′′ y x y x y x ( ) = ( ) + ( ) = y x y x = ( ) ( ) 0 1 tion where: y ( x) = y0 ( x) +EJ y1 ( x) .. where: (1.a) (1.a) = EJ system (4) into the condition of the Equation(1.a) (1.a)finally finally takes takesthe theform: form: length of the bent rod, and finally obtain ′′ y′( x) −EJ SEquation ( ) P y x ′ ′′ ) − S1 y ( x) = yIV ( x) + yP1( yx) (.x) 1 andIVIVy IV (yx′′′) (=2x2) 1= P1 y ( xwhere: and where: y ((1.a) x) = y0 ( x) + y1 ( x) . 01( x ) = 1 2takes 2 yP1P the number(1.a) of connectors, and for the force (Equation 6). (1.a) finally the form: ′′ ′′ EJ EJ . . where: where: k k = = yyEquation ( x( x)Equation )++k1k(1.a) y y ( x ( x ) ) = = 0 0 Equation finally takes the form: (1.a)EJ finally takes 1 1 the form: 1 EJ m: EJ EJ obtained, the mechanical characteristic P P 2 2 1 2 1 of: P1The 2 . the where: kwritten y IV((xx)of ) of ++equation kequation =x The general integral integral (1) (1) may bewritten the form 2form presents . of:the mechanical charac- P1 = f(∆g) should be designed. where: kinin y IV k1 1y2′′y( x′′)(takes )0 =may 0 be 1 = Figure finally takes the form: . general 1 = 1 = EJ Equation (1.a) finally the form: EJ . . (2) y y ( x ( x ) ) = = C C + + C C x x + + C C sin( sin( k k x x ) ) + + C C cos( cos( k k x x ) ) EJ teristics of the compressed monofilament (2) 11112 21P 21 3131 11 4141 2 1 The integral of equation (1)121mayP1be written in the form of: .of: y′′( xbe ) = written 0 where: k1IVgeneral =form 2 )1 may in the The data of comparable results obtained for the variants A and B [9], as well as the ′′ where: . y y ((xx)EJ )=+Ck1integral y ( x) = 0of equation k1 = (1) The general (2) cos(may k1 x) . be written in the form of: 11 + C21 x + C31 sin( k1 x ) + C41 EJ . (2) +tegral C41 cos( k x ) by the mathematical simulation and by variant described in the previous article We We determine determine the the integration integration constants constants C C , , C C , , C C , , and and C C for for model model A A in in Figure Figure 1 1 from from 1 11 11 21 21 31 31 41 41 of equation (1) may beCwritten inxthe form of: k x ) + C cos( k x ) . (2) y ( x ) = + C + C sin( 11 21 31 1 41 1 The general integral of equation (1) may be written in the form of: following following boundary conditions: conditions: The of (1) may [8] – the rod connected by two artificial experimental tests obtained with the use . integration (2) + C21 x the +the C31 sin(kgeneral x) boundary +determine Cintegral x) Equation 1We 41 cos( k1 the C11, C∆21 from(2) designed measuring stand (yx0→ )→=the C +C21C21 ++CC31A31sin( sin( k1∆constants cos( xg), ).=C=31 ybe y(21∆ gC yand CC kFigure gxg)))+++ y0y,,0and (∆ ) )= +form +C ∆21 ∆gxg+(Equation sin( , C41 for model A in Figure in of of a 1specially joints. tants C11, C ,gwritten for model in 1CCC from 31=,y 4111 11 1∆ 41 1g 11 1k2). 41 41cos( k1k1∆ the 0following boundary conditions: are not included in this article as the ==0determine 0→ →CC += +11 sin( )+for +CC41model cos( cos( )0C)== 0,C 0, 11k, 1∆Cgfrom yy( g(We g0 )0 )constants CC,2121Cg→ g0the CC k1kgC g41 k1kA g0in constants the integration ,C+C ,sin( and∆ Figure 1111C 0+ 31 1g+ 0 )0C 41 1g+ 21=, yC 31, and C41 for model A in Figure 1 from 21 31integration 0integration 11 + C21constants 31 sin( k 1 ∆g )curves 41 cos( 1 a ) strongly 0, (3) (3) C41We k1 y∆(g∆)g=)the y0 y,the sin(k1 ∆g ) + We cos( determine stand The have non-linear determine integration constants C , C , C , and C for model A in Figureis 1actually from undergoing further in11 21 boundary conditions: cos( )0 )==cos( →)C=C2121 +→ +Cboundary −CC41sin( yy′(′g(the g0 )0 )==following tgtgβ C31C31k1k1cos( k1kg1gg0+)conditions: k1ksin( k1k)1g+ g0C tgtgββ,k,31g ) = 0, 41 β(→ 0 )− 41 1ksin( 0 + y g C C g C , C , C , and C for model A in Figvestigation, but they will be the subject character (a great increase in the bend11 21 0 31 1 0 41 1 0 11 31 0 ∆g ) 41 n(→ k1 Cg110 )++CC2141∆cos( k211following gsin( boundary conditions: +C gthe 0 ) =k0, (3) 2+2 C41 cos( k 1 1 ∆g ) = 2y20 , (3) =31= → − − ∆ ∆ − − ∆ ∆ = = (∆g1g) )from 0(0y→ cos( cos( ) ) sin( sin( ) ) 0. 0. yure y′′(′′∆ C C k k k k g g C C k k k k g g y g y C C g C k g C k g y ∆ ) = → + ∆ + sin( ∆ ) + cos( ∆ ) = , the following boundary conof a subsequent publication. at the greatest deflections of ing force P ′ 31 31 1 1 1 1 41 41 1 1 1 1 cos(k1 g 0 ) − → C+21C + C∆31gk1+21 β0 C β, 11 31C41k1 sin( 1 1 k1 g 0 ) = tg41 1 0 (∆g( g)g0β =) ),=y+0tgC→ ) −+CC4121k1gsin( k131gysin( 11 21) = 0, C31 sin( k1 ∆g ) + C41 cos( k1 ∆g ) = y0 , → C 1 gC 0 11 0 ) =ktg 0 + 1 0we 41 cos( k1 gthe ditions (Equation 3). the rod). The mechanical characteristics On Onthe the other other hand, hand, we determine determine integration constants constants C C , , C C , , C C , , and and C C for for model model B B 20theintegration 2 11 11 21 21 31 31 41 41 P1ksin( y′( x)k−k S∆ P IV (3) 1 g ))= 2 → −C ) =→ cos( y′′()0∆)=g= C11 kC1g∆y0′′′gsin( 00 → + 0, C k11y′′g( x0)) =towhere: 31gk+ 1g 41 + +f(∆g) ) =(cos( yy C kC g 01=)sin( C1411 gcos( k10.aC gysimilar (1.a) ( x) =rod y0 (described x) + y1 ( x) .by model B is the =conditions: ()x−)C x0, ) =character sin( )11=from 0. 21 0 and )the →41kC1in +Figure −0following =0 boundary Ck311∆k1gcos( k((1gg g0 0the Cfollowing k1C tg β− C β ,31P+ 11 + 21 131 041 least P have the yThe Figure from set set ofof boundary conditions: 21in 41k1 sin( 0) ′ ′′ 1S1 EJ − ( ) y x ( ) P y x EJ IV (3) (3) 1 1 ′ ′′ − ( ) P y x S ( ) P y x On the other hand, we determine the integration constants C , C , C , and C for model B IV and where: . (1.a) ′′′ ( ) = ( ) + ( ) y x y x y x y x = = ( ) y x ( ) 11 21 31 41 1 1 1 2 yOn 2C 0susceptible 1 the other hand, we determine the into load, whereas the model characteristics obtained empirically [8]. y (0) (0) = = 0 0 → → C C + + C = = 0, 0, and where: . (1.a) ′′′ he integration constants C , C , C , and C for model B ′ ( ) = ( ) + ( ) y x y x y x y x = = ( ) y x ( ) = → + − = ( ) cos( ) sin( ) , y g tg C C k k g C k k g tg β β 11 21 31 41 11 11 41 41 ′ 0 1 )k′ 1EJ cos( ) − C1 410k1 sin( → −C31k1 cos(k1 ∆ =C ) −( g )21following 0.21 gyFigure C g→ 0 41 31+1 C31 EJ k1 g 0 ) = tg β , 1∆ ) −tgSk1β P x=sin( )0 k141g10conditions: P1kyEJ xboundary 1′′1(EJ from the set of 10y (1 constants C+C , 2C ,(Equation described Notwithstanding and where: (1.a) P yin ′′′in of boundaryytegration ( xform: ) + ythe ytakes xy),=, the y0that x)y.′mathemati( xy)y =→ y IV xkand )k = 21C 31 2finally 1 (P y(conditions: = +00+C sin( )g )+41)EJ +21 cos( )i )41 =∆ =(gyfor g( gi )yi )= C)C C21C21C11 g−g,i C g∆ gi,C C C ksin( ′′( xthe (1.a) ) previous article is the and, we determine integration constants C , C , and IV 0the 11 11 3131sin( 1 111 41 41cos( 1k1gg 0)0=model i+ iC iC ′′0(y∆→ 1 ( x ) − S1 = → − cos( 0. y g k k C k k 31 2 2 (0) = → + C = 0, EJ 31 141 the follow1 41 1 analysis 1 carriedyout and(4) where: ′′′(∆ y ( x) = for y0 (model x) + y1 ( x) . xB =) = )g = 1 ymost ( x)susceptible. (4) for model B∆ingFigure 111 from For example, cal concerns a single ′′ = → − ∆ − ( ) 0 cos( ) sin( 0. y C k k g C k k Equation (1.a) finally takes the form: P 31 41 1 1 2 m the following conditions: EJ 2 ′(0) 11EJ ) −, Sand P21 y,.′(Cx31 P1 y′′B( x) , form: , 1 + CPy1 yIVthe yEquation y′(0) tgof C C= kC tg αof αy→ α α =set =tg → +y−+C (1.a) the ′finally ′′( x1x))integration IV model )hand, Pboundary x21 SC 1 31takes 31 1kwe 1==tg ′′ On the other determine constants C , C C for where: + k y ( x ) = 0 k = IV g (Equa( → + sin( ) + cos( ) = , C k g C k g y 1gyi )( 21 1 11 41 ing set boundary conditions B a force P = 20 cN causes deformation monofilament, thanks to the assumption and where: ′′′ ( ) = y x y 1 1 y x = ( ) = y x ( ) 11 41y ( x ) = 1y i( x ) P i and . (1.a) +1 y01 ( x)EJ y′′′( xk)1 =g(1.a) y 21form: (IVxi) = 31P2 1 where: 0 ( x ) + y1 ( x ) . 1 + =CEquation = finally y0 , 0 hand, →in( C11k1+gC 0,cos( 20 i )41 i ) other (4) takes the the we determine the integration constants , C , and C for model Bthe EJ C11, C∆g EJ whereas IV= 2EJ 2−)set ′′ ′ ′′ 21 31 41 1(kx where: . − ( ) y ( x + k y ( x ) = 0 P y x S ) k = P y EJ in Figure 1 from the following of boundary conditions: )= cos( cos( ) ) sin( sin( ) ) . . β β β β → → + + − = = ytion y′41(′g(On gi )′′′iy4). tg tg C C C C k k k k g g C C k k k g g tg tg (4) = 7.2 mm, for model A that we have made concerning the physical IV 1 1 1 1 1 i i i i 21 21 31 31 1 1 1 1 41 41 1 1 1 1 ′′ x=y) ′+(0) k1 =ytg( α x) → = and 0Cwhere: k)11== =tg αP, . integral where: of (1.a) ) =Equation + y(1.a) ( x) . finally y ( xequation y0 ( x)EJ y C( x)(sin( ()xkThe takes form: 21 +yC31 general (1) be written inthe the form of: 1may ,→ C11 + C21 giin + ) + cos( = , k g C k g y IV 2 2 1 EJ y((0) =k1of 0EJ → +0the Cwhere: 1the following set of boundary 31 41 0= EJ ithe i0, deformation for it31,is,and possible toconditions: obtainfrom afrom generalised The Thedescriptions descriptions integration constants constants CC11.11 , model, ,CC2121 , equation ,CC31 and CC4141may obtained obtained the the equation equation ′′from yFigure xy) ′+(of ( integration xC ) 11 =→ 411= 1 y tg P1 will be ∆g = 7.8 mm, and general (1) written the form the of: form: cos( sin( β)be =kof: gyifinally CThe C31kk11 may CC gsin( (2) (yEJ x′′k)(be =g) iwritten C)11−of + + Ck311form x(4) +.x)C kin ) .0takes yintegral IV 2 finally 2 (1.a) i )Equation 21 + form: 1x 41k 1x 21 1tg 41kcos( 1 )x= (1.a) takes the The general integral of equation in the ′β()x.=) of − Sβin P P sin( ) = gi )C−21system Csystem kEquation kdescriptions gnot tg ′′ where: . y ( + y ( x k = The the integration conIV (1) the model with articulated joints at both characteristic for the whole knitted fabric are not presented presented in this this paper, paper, taking taking into into consideration consideration their their very very complex complex shape. shape. , αk1→ α +41C = k1are tg 1 1 1 i 131 1 1 1 → + C and (1.a) ==y00 → + sin( cos( =yy1C(0kx,1) x.obtained gi )integral CC Cyintegration CC0, g+i )C+31Cin Csin( g( ,xi41)and +cos( y, (C x) x=,)kC y+10 C y′′′(The xy)y(=(0) = (2) (g41 xi )+= =may +be Ck21 ).2 1111 1xwhere: P1 mm. of the constants from the equation The equation (1) written thek121form 2 EJ 1141 31of: (2) (IVxC,)11 =,31descriptions C11and C31C21, 41and xof +obtained C sin( kyfrom C314111P kwith ygeneral Equation takes the21 form: 2+ EJ EJ 1cos( ,finally C C3141 obtained from sides, ∆g = 8.2 (4) 1 x ) 2+the 1 x ) .the additional assumption equation ′′( xcon. 11,kC 21 y IV ( x41integral ) +that k1 yall )equation = 0 where: kmay ′′not where: . (yC x′(1.a) )1C +g, 21 y ( x ) = 0 k = )are sin( ) . βconstants β → C21 +CCstants = k(0) C k k g tg 1 1− 1 ik= i 31 1ycos( 41 1 1 The general of (1) be written in the form system presented in this paper, taking into consideration their very complex shape. We determine integration C11 ,form. C31,, of and A in Figure 1 of: from , Cknectors C Ck+ kC tg +complex = α . Phave x)y=we +tgCα21their x→ + C +connecting C cos( xforce )the y (IVA, 21 EJ P 21 31 1)connecting (we )find → sin( +same cos(∆g )Cthe =,form gC system Csin( gshape. k1 11with gthe Cconstants k∆g yform EJ the equation are not in the In 31 1 x 41 1force per, taking into consideration For Formodel model dependency dependency P with deformation inin of(2)C41 for model 2 = the 221 11presented 31 41geometrical 1 g 0 i 1+obtained i )deformation i the ′′ ythe where: . integration y (A, x)constants + 11ikfind )0 =11 0very kand ns of the integration , C C from equation . ( x ) = C + C x + C sin( k x ) + C cos( k x ) y 21, Cdetermine 31, the 41the 1 y ( xC 1 = following boundary conditions: We constants C , C , C , and C for model A in Figure 1 from The general integral of (1) may be in the form of: 11force 31 ,Figure 41 11 21 21 31equation 1 41 1 written (4) Equation (1.a) finally takes the form: The integral of equation (1) may be written in the form of: We determine the integration constants C , C , C , and C for model A in 1 from thisgeneral paper, taking into consideration their The mechanical characteristics deterorder to do this, only the compress′ , , ∆g) ∆g) = = l l by by substituting substituting the the integration integration constants constants C C , , C C , C C , , and and an an implicit implicit function function f(P f(P EJk1 11 ) −21Ccomplex y ( gi )taking givery = tg β1 into 1→ C21 +p C p 31k1 cos( 1111 2121 3131 i ) = tg β . 41k31 1 sin( kshape. 1 g41 presented in thisFor paper, consideration the following boundary conditions: A, we find the dependency connecting force P+of: with deformation ∆g in the of41the (0) , y=′model tg C C k = α → + α (their ∆ )11into =ktg → +and ∆ sin( )the +the cos( ∆ =x)y+ y(3) g= yxof C Cform g41 C kbe gof CFigure k1sin( gk)1form 1for . x ) = C + C x + C cos( k x ) y 021 11,the 21 31( 1∆ 41 1mined 0 ,C P 21 31 1 . (2) the following boundary conditions: ( x ) C + C x + C sin( k x ) + C cos( ) y We determine the integration constants C , C , C C model A in from very complex shape. are basis for further more ing the whole fabric should divided by ncy connecting force P with deformation ∆g in the form 11 21 31 1 CC4141The determined determined from from the the equation equation system system (3) into the the condition condition of of the the length length of bent bent rod, rod, IV 2 2 general integral of equation (1) may be written in 31 1 1 41 constants 1 The integration C11g,+C ,integration C31k, and the31equation where: . substituting y an(descriptions ximplicit ) +111k1 y′′21(function x) =of031the 41 obtained (∆g) ∆k,g1sin( )= → +C sin( ∆g )k+Cconstants ), =C Cg21 kcos( y21constants ,C by the Cg11kfrom , andC11, C21, C31, and C41 for model A in F We 0C 21∆ 41 1∆ 0,,=C0, the following boundary conditions: (k,lyp1gcos( )g=,)kC 011C → +kC + yCdetermine ) +cos( g31 gC0the Cintegration )′(C =g → ∆f(P ∆ + cos( ∆ )0 = , 1sin( y0+ gCk+1yC and andfinally finally by find substituting and .C ((x∆obtain: )gobtain: =integration C=21Ctg xpresented ++ CC31 )+ +C C=21ypaper, yythe 0 31 11into 21 1 their 41 1 g 0 )(2) 11 11constants 21sin( 31 41 1− 031 11connecting 1Px 41EJ 1 x )k β β ) cos( ) sin( ) . y C k g C k k g tg → = system are not in this taking consideration very complex shape. we the dependency force with deformation ∆g in the form of 1 i i i 21 31 1 1 41 1 1 C determined from the equation system (3) into the condition of the length of the bent rod, C , C , C , and C (3) the following boundary conditions: 41 ((1) )the = 0′kbent + cos( = 0, yC gof C g31kC C∆form kfor gintegration ∆ )==integral →CC ∆g+ +C ∆)11 +C+C cos( )sin( C21length gCwritten kgand gC yof: constants system (3)We intodetermine of The general of+the equation may be in 11 21 31 41 for model A in 0,the 0model 0 )k integration constants C ,)11rod, , 21C inkk11Figure 1 from 0the 11 310 sin( 1→ 41 01 ,gdetermine → cos( sin( kWe k)1+gC0 )41−A C41the ((and 0ysubstituting → cos( =C 0,= yythe gl0gp)condition 21β 41 0 )+=Ctg 1 g 0 ) = tg β , 11 + C21 g 0 integration 31 sin( ky1 (gg 0constants 41 1 21 , ∆g) = by the C ,g10C+)31 and nction f(P 11 21,31C131y,( ∆ finally obtain: n n1 ) = → + ∆ + sin( + C41 cos( ) = y0 , g y C C g C k1 ∆g ) from k1 ∆equation g(3) (3) The descriptions of the integration constants C , C , C , and C obtained the g g g g g g g g g g g . . (5) (5) 31 the following conditions: 23111 11 21 41 iy( i (x i+ i C i itg i i cos( i 0 i 22boundary i i2 )2 = 21 . (2) ) = C + C x + C sin( k x ) + C cos( k x ) y the following boundary conditions: ′ ( ) ) sin( , = → + − y g C C k k g C k k g tg β β ) = 0 → + sin( ) + cos( ) = 0, g C g C k g C k g 2 We determine the integration constants C , C , C , and C for model A in Figure 1 from C C C C k k g g j j k k g g j j C C k k g g j j k k g g j j l l { { + + [ sin( [ sin( ( ∆ ( ∆ + + )) )) − − sin( sin( ( ∆ ( ∆ + + ( ( − 1) − 1) )] )] + + [ cos( [ cos( ( ∆ ( ∆ + + )) )) − − cos( cos( ( ∆ ( ∆ + + ( ( − 1) − 1) ))]} ))]} + + ( ( ) ) = = 21 1dependency 0 gy41 31 10 = 1 k0 ∆gp)p = ∑ equation 031)system 11 31 k 1 − 21 21For 1 1 β 10the 1k condition 41 121 1 ′( g31model d from ∑ the (3) cos( sin( =11tg +2131Cthe k1 141length k−31 g1of tgbent β4111 ,1 P0 1rod, A,→ we find force in+the form ofg ) + C cos(k ∆g ) = (2) ∆0 41C → ) =connecting 021 ) −41C1deformation 0. g11the gwith k sin( 1 n n0′′)(of 1C 0n)kthe ny nC ninto nC n1 +gC∆g 31 1 cos( k1y∆ j =1j =1 ∆Cg31(3) sin( Cvery k1 +∆C ( gy ()∆=g )0n41=n→y1 0C→ +their sin( g 0 ) 1= 0, y0 , →→ +21presented ∆31gk1+cos( ∆2gC)41+kpaper, ) =β y,into yyn(′∆ gn 0))== ytg C11 C+conditions: C31 sin( k)1this Csin( kntaking gtg 1121 021 31 k 41 k1 shape. are not in 2 11 + C 1 g 0 )complex 41 cos( the system following 0boundary 41 cos( 1)∆= 0g, 0 2 consideration ain: ( − g C C k g k g 221 ′′ g iβfunction g,y g g g ∆ = → − ∆ − ∆ = ( ) 0 cos( ) sin( ) 0. g C k k g C k k g . (5) ∆g) = l by substituting the integration constants C , C , C , and an implicit f(P 2 2 i i i i i 0 21 31 1 1 0 41 1 1 0 p 11 21 31 On the other hand, we integration C , C , C , and C for model B 31∆ 1+ 1determine 41)) − 1the 1 g + ( j − 1) constants ′′∆(∑ 11 21 31 41 ∆ ∆ − = cos( ) sin( ) 0. y g k k g C k k g k g j k g j C k g j k l {)C=21 + C31−[C sin( ( ∆ + )) − sin( ( ∆ + ( − 1) )] [ cos( ( ∆ + cos( ( ∆ ))]} + ( ) = gi gi0 → g g . (5) 2 2 11 41 i 1constants 41∆ 1 , cos( → + sin( ) +41C21 ∆g1 )C g)g1)+==j0y→ Cintegration C =1 0βA→ +n+CC21311gk10from + C31kp1sin( )= g) 0=) tg gC041)k+1 C C31 ,kg1and inCCFigure k+1 (31 j −g l11 + ( j − 1) )] + CWe (∆ −C cos( ∆gC +21 (∆ 1)+ ))]} + (k1 ik)g =)12g sin( → g(model g 0 )k−1rod, k1 g 0k)1 =g 0tg β ,0, nthe ncos( 41yfor (k1gas +model sin( + 0,=the ydetermine C gfor Cnnthe kdependency 41[ cos( p ,CC 11 41 cos( 0)) 1 0C 41(3) 0y,n′(y 0of 21 0j =determined 11 11 212for 0On 31 31 1into 0) = C from the equation system the condition of the length of,ncos( the bent in Figure 1 from the following set boundary conditions: nSimilarly nmodel n1we other hand, we determine integration constants C C , C Similarly for for model A, A, model B BC we find find the the dependency connecting connecting force force P P with 41 ′′(as 11 21 31, and C41 for model B ∆ = → − ∆ − ∆ = ) 0 cos( ) sin( ) 0. y g C k k g k k g 1 1with (3) (3) On the other hand, we determine the integration constants C , C , C , and C for model B 31 1 1 41 1 1 11 . (5) 21 31 41 2 boundary conditions: 2 g i the following g g g g 2 )g)∆g ==∆g +C21 sin( +41gthe cos( )1(set == C C g−k01)C C gC2f(P =0conditions: → +C = tg β ,of tg C C∆g g 0 )form βP i ik g i 0, ′(k(1gg(∆00finally ′′= cos( )(0) sin( )0+41= → +21determine ythe Cgk31 k+∆1of k111ik))]} tg βinobtain: β∆g) =)by → −C (y∆′l(,pglgpC )0by y= C kfor k1k∆ gB) −kC1 41gk0 1) −sin( kk1∆ g ) =kthe Figure of 11 0in 31jan 1from 31 1 cos( 41 1 sin( 10. and = 0k+function Cconstants +g1 f(P 0, n( k1 ( ∆g +deformation + (0 −→ 1) )] +C [form cos( +an )) −1kcos( (∆ (→ − 1) )∆g) =, l pboundary j )) − sin( jtg gC jfollowing in the the form implicit function , , substituting substituting the the deformation For model A, we find the dependency force with deformation in 1 implicit 0y 141 0connecting 31 121cos( 41 1 (of 1 1 in Figure 1 from the following set of boundary conditions: On other hand, we the integration C , C , and model 11 21 31 41 (3) n nas n for kmodel n find n ) =dependency + Cmodel cos( y (∆Similarly g ) = y0 → C11for C41we k1 ∆gthe y0 , A, connecting 21∆g + C 31 sin( 1 ∆2g ) +B 2 force P 1 with 221 (0) =C 0boundary C∆ del B integration we find Pdetermined integration constants C C ,21 ,31,0, CkC31 ,y∆ ,and from from (4) into into the thek)1=∆the +C − = the ((0) )=)dependency cos( )41 , equation g∆constants tg→ C C gCC C)C1sin( k+ g0, tgthe βequation ′′sin( On the hand, we determine integration 11 11 21 41 = 0integration →(4) − ∆g ) = 0. C11, C21, C31, and C41 (∆the cos( sin(,kconstants gsystem Ccos( gy0),− C41k12C 41 0g 1k31 1− 0y 41 1= 00. in Figure 1== the following set of (→ =11with → +) C y1kl0sin( C C31yother k)system C 0from C→ +∆g C,kCconnecting = −function (deformation 0β→ cos( )k1force yyy′′′the C gand kgdetermined gk)= 31k1 k , ∆g) = by an implicit 11substituting 21 g i + f(P 1 g= 41 1 g iconstants i) + 11 41 31 1 in 1f(P 41 1ian 1conditions: p 11 1 C21, C31, and the form of implicit function , ∆g) l by substituting the ( ) = 0 → + + sin( ) + cos( ) = 0, y C C g C k g C k g 1 p ng 0 the 11 21 0 31 1 0 41 1 0 condition condition of of the length length of of the the bent bent rod, rod, and and finally finally obtain: obtain: g g g g g g 2 2 an implicit function f(P , ∆g) = l by substituting the in Figure 1 from the following set of boundary conditions: . (5) 2 2 1 p ig )other i i yy′′(0) 0yi→ C + =+the 0,j k+i1))dependency (−gC )−k,=1CC +∆i )]→ +gC cos( = ,+(3) gsin( y′(0) C C kjtg Cand k( 1j system g1)i ) determine y0(4) y∆ the we integration constants C11(4) , C21, C31, and C → −constants =41gk21[0. (integration 0hand, )isin( )21CC y∑ C g+determined {gC +B [11 sin( ∆gcos( (y∆ (sin( 1) + −+ cos( ∆gC +41 −for ))]} (B ) the = lthe C kC g0k,1+→ k411 (hand, the other we the integration constants C ,0from ,))i,C model or model On A, C for find force with 11 121 i cos( α1n41 α = )=)21== → +1k(411determine )=jconnecting +−tg cos( )k31 =(∆ksin( g∆model C C C k41 CkC y1gPOn 11 31,equation 1,C 31we 1(3) p 31 ,the from equation system into the condition the ofconditions: the bent 11 31 41 31 11equation 21 gC 31 21 1 g 1+ idetermined i nsystem iand iC 41 (4) rod, ntg0β the n the n 0, of ninto length (4) 1g ) = j′ =( and C41 determined from (4) into the cos( ) sin( ) , → + − = y C C k k g C k k g tg β y (0) = 0 → C + C = (4) 0 1 from the following 21 31 1 set of 1 boundary 0 41 1 conditions: 1 0 11 the41 in Figure 1 from following set of boundary in Figure ∆g in the form of an implicit function f(P , ∆g) = l by substituting the ′ ( ) = → + + sin( ) + cos( ) = , g y C C g C k g C g y y (0) , α α = → + = y tg C C k tg On the other we +length determine integration C11k,0 cos( C21,kCg31,) and C41 forkmodel Bβ . 1bent p41 constants condition ofobtain: the and finally obtain: 0α → 21 i of the 31the i = tghand, i i C 21 31 1 + n ) = tg y′(1 grod, Cg41C gi0, (0) yobtain: C od, andn finally and finally 2i ) = tg β →gC 1 21 2 C31k1 = tgαg,g gi′(C g11gC g1gi i=yi 20− gi ki 21 2sin( j21 2→ ythe (0) → i∆g i ik = i + C(4) g1) → −+C ∆from 0sin( cos( ) =gj 0. yg,′′(0) g−1))1) kCequation kconditions: =C C 0,kk1kk(11=(jyset .1g.=(6) nstants ∑ C∑ ,{C ,1)31=031and determined the system (4)31kk1into 11 Figure from the of−),i C boundary 0+ 31 sin( k1 g i ) + C41 cos( k1 g i ) = y0 , i ) =)]} i (6) k→ jtg C41sin( k1kg+ k(1 g(jy− j()− l=p21 l41ptg {CC +31 +C [= sin( [→ − )+1−sin( sin( − )] )] + + [ cos( [ cos( ) −cos( cos( cos( 1) )]} +( (C )11 )g++=)C =C 11in 21 41 31) 41 41 1β 1∆ 11 21 21y ′(0) 1k 1j jCfollowing 41 1j jC )k− ′ tg C α α ( sin( . = → − g tg C C k k β The of the integration constants , and PC141with obtained from the equation 31 1k A, iknngdescriptions i 21we as for for model find the force ) 0= → cos( ) − C41kB sin( +=C tgand k1n31 tg β1.dependency βC→ n′n( g nC21 n21model ng 1) = n41 1 nconnecting n1C11i , C21, C31 1 theSimilarly 1 integration e lengthj =1j =of obtain: n i=rod, yybent + C 0,31i +1gC )tg=, αand + +B y0→→ C C k1 gi ) + C41 cos(k1 gi ) = y0 , y ,( gnC On the hand, we the constants Cy11 C for model , sin( Cg41 C,C kg1ig=C tg αobtained =i 31 + g, yC′(0) 21 ((0) +41Cdetermine sin( ) +ofnot cos( =tg g( gother ki1 gare C kg1 ig) i=) in gi 11Cfinally g1the 11 21 31 21 31 2consideration 2i i 31system i41 i C 0 → 11C 21Cg 0., j paper, i ) )=g iC presented this taking their very shape. The descriptions integration constants C , C , and from complex the equation . (6) gi Figure g31ijk1 cos( gconstants 11 21into 31 41 sin( =Cyj tg → + y2descriptions k k k β β ∆g in the form of an implicit function f(P , ∆g) = l by substituting the deformation C k k j C k j k j l { + [ sin( − sin( − 1) )] + [ cos( ) − cos( ( − 1) )]} + ( ) = 2)characteristics 2 i1)( − n ′presents i g Figure 2 presents the the mechanical mechanical characteristics of of the the compressed compressed monofilament monofilament for for the the 1 p The of the integration C , C , C , and C obtained from the equation i i 21 1 41 1 1 (4) ∑ p 21 31 1 41 1 1 11 21 31 . C (6) g)i = y n,y′41 gC g ik sin( ggi )2 = tg β. . (5) the set+ g(sin( of conditions: kj1=1)j1= from k1following − 1) )] + Cin cos( )g−i→ cos( ( jC − 1) g )]} ) k =g l)p + 2 i boundary i ++ 41 [Figure n n n n n ′ ( + + cos( g y C C k g (0) , y tg C k tg α α = → = ( ) cos( ) = → − g tg C C k k g C k β ′ system are not presented in this paper, taking into consideration their very complex shape. (5) (0) , y tg C C k tg α α = → + = C C k g j k g j C k g j k g j lp { + [ sin( ( ∆ + )) − sin( ( ∆ + ( − 1) )] + [ cos( ( ∆ + )) − cos( ( ∆ + ( − 1) ))]} + ( ) = 0 11 21 31 1 41 1 0 i i i i 21 31 1 i article 31 1 1 (4)1 into 41 1 1 i n variants nas n,constants 21 1this constants C Cpaper, C31 , and C11 determined from the equation system 31as 131 1 C 41 1 variants A Aand and B [9], as well as,the variant described described the previous previous article [8] [8]n–21–the the the rod rod are presented in taking into consideration their very complex shape. Theintegration descriptions of thewell integration ,C , in Cgthe ,2 and C from equation 11 21variant 21in 31 41 obtained gthe (4) i the gi system g41 y∑ = 021nnot → C 0, nB2g[9], n n in the form of j n 2 i presents i inof 1Figure j =(0) 11 + C41 =the . (6) mechanical characteristics the compressed monofilament for the For model A, we find the dependency connecting force P with deformation ∆g [ sin( ) − sin( ( − 1) )] + [ cos( ) − cos( ( − 1) )]} + ( ) = k j k j C k j k j l ′ The descriptions of the integration constants C , C , C , and C ′ 1 (0) , α α = → + = y tg C C k tg ( ) cos( ) sin( ) . = → + − = y g tg C C k k g C k k g tg β β 21 1 31i 41 obtained from 1 characteristics 1connected connected by two artificial artificial joints. are not presented into consideration complex21shape. condition theC214121length of the finally monofilament for41kand the =two → +joints. −1rod, y′(of g1by tgcompressed C31in31 k11this k1bent gi )taking C k1 gi ) n=obtain: tg β . p their very βof i 31 1 1 i 41111 i )the 1 cos( 1 sin( n system nA npaper, ncos( ( ) = → + + sin( ) + ) = , g y C C g C k g C k g y y variants and B [9], as well as the variant described in the previous article [8] – the rod For model A, we find the dependency connecting force P with deformation ∆g in the form of , ∆g) = l by substituting the integration constants C , C , C , and an implicit function f(P 0 11 21 31 1 41 1 0 i i i i system are not presented in this paper, taking into consideration their comple 1 1 p 11 21 31 the variantThe described in previous [8] connecting – the Crod For model A, we→ find the dependency P,1tg with ∆gofinthe theequation form(4)of constants C11, C21, C31, and C41 very descriptions integration obtained fro ′( gi ) =characteristics cos(compressed sin( .for ydescriptions tg βthe C C31 karticle kconstants = βThe of the integration , Ckforce and Cdeformation obtained from 21 41the i )31 21 + 1 the 1 g i ) − C41k 1 11 1 ,gC ents the mechanical of monofilament connected by two artificial joints. C determined from the equation system (3) into the condition of the length of the bent rod, , ∆g) = l by substituting the integration constants C , C , C , and an implicit function f(P ′ 41 1 p 11 21 31 (0) , α α = → + = y tg C C k tg n ForSimilarly model A, we find the dependency connecting force P,1we with deformation ∆g in the form of system are not presented in this paper, taking into consideration their very comp as model A, for model B find the dependency connecting force P with , ∆g) l by substituting the integration constants C , C , C , and an implicit function f(P 21for 31 1 g =paper, g 1 p 11 21 31 system are not presented in this taking into consideration their very complex shape. 1 g g g g The descriptions of the integration constants C , C , C and C obtained from the equation 2 11 21 31 d B [9], as well as{Cthe variant described [8] kFor – system the41j rod i i in the previous i article i i 2 . (6) of theforce C determined equation (3) into the of bentProd, +→ )=−land sin( (−j C −from 1)kobtain: )]the +kC cos( )constants −the cos( − 1) )]},dependency +31(, rod, ) the = l plength C31C[ sin( j k41 cos( kfinally kwe A,length find the connecting ∆g in (6) 1 with deformation ∑ 1substituting 41 [) 1 ( jC C41 from thekin (3) into condition of the bent ,1equation ∆g) by the integration , condition C∆g) an implicit function f(P ′( gi ) =21not pk1system 11 21 = tg 1β j. model yjdetermined tg gform system paper, taking into consideration their very complex shape. i) 21 +1C 31this 1n the 41 of 1nsin( 1 g iimplicit nβpresented noffunction nC nand= lp by substituting the wo artificial joints. ∆g in an f(P , deformation =1 are 1 and finally obtain: , ∆g) = l by substituting the integration constants C ,C an implicit function f(P 1 p 11∆g and finally obtain: C determined from the equation system (3) into the condition of the length of the bent rod, For model A, we find the dependency connecting force P with deformation 41 model 1 For A, we of find dependency connecting P1, and withCdeformation ∆g inthe theequation form of The descriptions the integration constants C11,, Cforce obtained from n 21, C31 41 compressed Figure 2 presents the mechanical of the monofilament for the g i,characteristics g i 41 g i from g i system g i the g iinto . the (5) integration constants C , C C and C determined from the equation system (4) 2 condition 2 C determined the equation (3) into of the length of 11 21 31 41 and finally obtain: { + [ sin( ( ∆ + )) − sin( ( ∆ + ( − 1) )] + [ cos( ( ∆ + )) − cos( ( ∆ + ( − 1) ))]} + ( ) = C C k g j k g j C k g j k g j l , ∆g) = l by substituting the integration constants C an implicit function f(P ∑ 21 31 1 1 41 1 1 p 1form 11 ∆g) =paper, lpgjby substituting the integration C21 ,g C an implicit function system are A, not presented this taking into gconsideration their very complex shape. For model we findf(P the dependency connecting force Pn1 with deformation ∆g the 1,in 11,in 31, and n n n C nof –p the rod =1 as the gthe g gn . n(5) variant described inconstants previous article n variants A and B [9], as well 2 i i i i finally g 2, 3, from glength g bent g i kfrom . [8] (5) condition of5 the the and {C21 of +C [ sin( )) − sin( + ( j41 − 1)determined )]obtain: +obtain: ( ∆2gthe + gj i bent )) equation − cos( ( j − 1) i ))]} + into ( i ) 2 =the k ( ∆g + rod, j the k (g∆and gfinally C41[ cos( k1 ( ∆g +system l p condition of the length o (3) Equations 4, and i equation 1of C determined condition the {C21 i + C +the ))∆g) −∑ sin( + ( j 31 − 1) i (3) )]1 + Cinto + j1 i )) −C cos(of ∆g + (length ))]} + (21the ) 2C=31 j 16. k1 (l∆pgnsystem k1 ( ∆gintegration kconstants j − 1) C l p, rod, 41implicit , = by substituting , C , and an function ∑ n n n n 31[ sin( k1 ( ∆gf(P 41[ cos( 1 (n 11 1 j = by two artificial joints. gni j n=1 connected gn obtain: gn gni and finally obtain: gni gni 2 . (5) 2 and finally {C21 i + A, sin(from ( ∆g +the − sin( k1 ( ∆Similarly + ( j −connecting 1) (3) )] + Cinto +P1j with )) − cos( ∆g + (length − 1) we ))]} (the )bent = l rod, C31[ we k1find j i )) gsystem k1 ( ∆gcondition k1 (the jB For model the dependency force deformation ∆g in+the form of C∑ equation the of offind 41[ cos( 41 determined gi gni the pdependencyg i connecting force g P1 with g n n n as for model A, n n for model n j =1 { + [ sin( ( ∆ + )) − sin( ( ∆g + ( j − 1) )] + C41[ cos( k1 ( ∆g + j i )) − cos( k1 ( ∆g45 + ( j − 1) i ))]}2 + C C k g j k1and FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe January / December / B 2008, Vol. 16, No. 6 (71) ∑ 21 31 1 and finally obtain: = l by substituting the integration constants C , C , C , an implicit function f(P n 1, ∆g) pdeformation 11 21 31 Similarly as for model A, for model B we find the dependency connecting force P with ∆g in the form of an implicit function f(P , ∆g) = l by substituting the n n n n n 1 1 j = 1 p g n g g g g g Similarly as for model A, for model B we find the dependency connecting force P with n 1 j g g g g g 2 2 i i i i i g g equation system g i (3) into the condition gi g i j 2bent i i i i (5) 2 ∆the . i {(C [jgsin( −.sin( ∆= + l( jequation − 1) )]substituting ++C41 [ cos()k1 ( ∆= +the )) −(6) cos( kof kj1 (− gthe g(4) j into k1 ( ∆g + ( j − 1) i ))]} C∑41 {determined the of rod, k k j k l − )] + [ cos( ( 1) )]} ( ∑ ( ∆gC+31 )) −deformation sin( + ( )j −− 1)sin( )] +in [(the cos( ( ∆g + )) −C cos( ∆the + (+length −11) ))]} +g− ( +cos( )f(P =))1l p,k C21 i{+C C3121[ sin(from k1 + j [ isin( k1 (j∆gintegration Cconstants k11) j11 kimplicit g and jC 21 31 1 () C , C , C , C determined from system the ∆g form of an function ∆g) by 21 31 41 41 1 p p 1 1 41 1 n n n n n Similarly model A, for model B we find the dependency force P ∆g in the form of an implicit function f(P , = l by substituting the deformation j =1∆g) connecting 1 with n as for n n n n n 1 p j n=1 n n+ ( j −constants nB system ntheinto g g g i the g n2 g i obtain: . (5) and {jfinally 2 =1 g i + Cobtain: length bent and C11 Cg21n C and the equation the Similarly for model model we find(4) dependency connecting fo [ sin( k ( ∆g + j i )) −integration sin( k ( ∆gcondition 1) i )] +of [ cos( + ,jof )) −, cos( ∆rod, (determined 1) i finally ))]} + ( from )A, = lfor C C the k, (∆ k (C g41+as j− 31 Differentiating twice the Equation (1) toward ‘x’, we obtain subsequently: ∑ of compressing force P1. Essential here is the influence of the difference in the fastening positions of the rod in the longitudinal direction (parameter y0 in Figure 1) on the value of this force. The parameter y0 takes two different values: if the system is symmetric, then y0 ≈ 0 mm; if it is asymmetric, then y0 = ± 2 mm. Figure 3. Simulated deflection lines of the rod formed as the effect of the force P1 impact. Figure 4 presents two families of curves that represent the shape of the rod of equal deformations ∆g, but differentiated by the parameter y0. For model, A we have the following lines: lines 1 – deflection∆g=3mm(P1 = 1.73 cN for y0 = 2 mm, P1 = 1.65 cN for y0 = 0 mm, P1 = 1.57 cN for y0 = -2 mm) lines2–deflection∆g=5mm(P1=3.49cN for y0 = 2 mm, P1 = 3.35 cN for y0 = 0 mm, P1 = 3.20 cN for y0 = -2 mm). For mode B, we have: lines 1 – deflection ∆g = 3 mm (P1 = 3.073 cN for y0 = 2 mm, P1 = 3.08 cN for y0 = 0 mm, P1 = 3.07 cN for y0 = -2 mm) lines 2 – deflection ∆g = 5 mm (P1 = 6.34 cN for y0 = 2 mm, P1 = 6.35 cN for y0 = 0 mm, P1 = 6.34 cN for y0 = -2 mm). Figure 4. Family of curves representing the shape of the monofilament with the same deformations ∆g and differentiated by parameter y0 . complex considerations concerned with the structure and strength properties of 3D distance knitted fabrics. The hitherto discussed calculation model takes into consideration only a simple loading system that uniformly loads all the monofilaments of the compressed knitted fabric. While using more complex loading systems, such as convex plates or ball-like ended pistons, the compressed outside layer of the 3D knitted fabric deforms. However, this does not change the fact that the sum of action of the individual connectors contributes to the total effect of compressing the fabric. The connectors are deformed differentially, and take different loads according to the mechanical characteristic P1 = f(∆g). Simulation of the compressing process on the basis of mathematical models The first simulation presented shows the shapes of the monofilament under the action of force P1. Observation of the con- 46 nectors’ geometry, as well as the mathematical analysis, [9] shows that the rod representing the monofilament takes the shape of a fragment of a sinusoid. The shape of this curve depends on the value of the force P1. With an increase in the force value, an increase in the amplitude of the curve occurs, but the curve tends to be narrower. The cause of increasing P1 is, from the physical point of view, a decrease in the curvature radius of the sinusoid apex. Figure 3 presents a broad spectrum of deflections caused by force P1. The compressing curves of both variants considered do not differ much apart on the difference that in the model B a curvature of the upper part of the rod occurred, caused by the fastening. This curvature, causing the rod to compress according to model B, is less susceptible to deformation than the rod of model A. The second simulation was aimed to check the influence of the geometry of the distance knitted fabric on the value The differences in the bending forces that cause the same deflections result from the different geometries of the rods (parameter y0). The rods are differentiated by shape (various functions describe the shape of these curves), and at the same time they have different curvature radii of these curves; the consequence of this is that different forces cause the same deformation. From the mathematical analysis results, it can be seen that the rod compressed according to model B is practically insensitive to the changes of parameter y0. Within the range that we tested, the parameter y0 does not influence the value of the compressing force P1. The third simulation concerns the influence of the monofilament’s shape on the value of the compressing force. This is a problem of different buckling forms occurring, resulting in equal deflections of the same rod (and with the same geometry of fastening its ends), causing different values of force P1, and oppositely the same value of force P1 may cause different deformations. The first case (equal values of deflection and different values of force P1) is shown in Figure 5. For a rod compressed according to model A, a deflection of ∆g = 5 mm is caused by the forces P1 of 3.48 cN, 3.62 cN, 10.39 cN, and 10.62 cN, whereas for a rod FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe January / December / B 2008, Vol. 16, No. 6 (71) of this phenomenon, which was confirmed empirically, may be explained in the following way: the greater the curvatures of the rod are, the greater value of force P1 causes the same deflection ∆g. This is clearly directly visible from the geometry of the compressed rods, as well as from the mathematical analysis carried out. Summary Figure 5. Different forms of the rod deflection caused by the action of different forces P1. Figure 6. Different shapes of rod deflection caused by the impact of the same force. compressed according to model B, a deflection of ∆g = 3 mm is caused by P1 of 3.07 cN, 4.01 cN, 9.93 cN, and 7.58 cN. The second case (equal values of force P1 causing different deflections ∆g of the rod) is presented in Figure 6. For the rod bent according to model A, the force P1 = 4 cN causes deflections ∆g of 1.75 mm, 2.05 mm, 5.25 mm, and 5.32 mm, whereas for that bent according to model B, the same force causes deflections of 3.80 mm, 2.99 mm, 0.81 mm, and 0.31 mm. The occurrence FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe January / December / B 2008, Vol. 16, No. 6 (71) 1. Physical and mathematical models of the compressing process of an elastic, slender rod with an assumed shape, fastened by one- or two-side fixed joints, are presented in this paper. The presented models are considered for compressing a 3D distance knitted fabric. The mechanical characteristics of the compressed rods were analysed and the rod’s shapes discussed considering the aspect of the connector’s tensions and the deformations of the knitted 3D fabric. The analysis of the phenomena of compressing the fabric included: the influence of the fastening geometry of a single monofilament on the value of the force compressing this monofilament. the influence of different forms of buckling of the compressed monofilament, which occur on the value of deflection ∆g under the impact of the compressing force P1. 2. A computer simulation was carried out of the process of compressing a model concerned with the knitted fabric, which indicated that a change in the parameter y0 (mutual displacement of the connectors’ fastenings), in model B does not influence the value of force P1, whereas in model A, it causes changes within the range of 8%-10% of the P1 value; in model A, for the second buckling form of the bent rod, the force P1 is nearly 200% higher in comparison with the value for the first buckling form for the same deflection ∆g. In model B, for the second form of buckling of the bent rod, the force P1 is nearly 150% higher; in model A, for the second buckling form of the bent rod, the deflection ∆g caused by the constant value of force P1 is higher by nearly 175% in comparison with the value for the first buckling form. In model B, for the second buckling form, the bending of the rod is higher by 360%. 47 Conclusions In the future parts of this research work, mathematical models will be presented of connectors considering mutual displacements of the outside layers of the knitted fabric. In parallel, we will conduct activity into designing and building an experimental model related to the three models of the 3D distance knitted fabric that we elaborated. This model will also be aimed to verify further mathematical models describing the displacement of the outer layers of the 3D distance knitted fabric mentioned in this paper. The next stage of our work will be the development of an elaboration model for knitted fabrics loaded nonuniformly and loaded by way of objects with a given shape. The solutions presented herein should be considered as an introduction to further research work aimed at finding optimum calculation models for 3D distance knitted fabrics in order to determine the mechanical properties of these fabrics, but firstly at estimating their susceptibility to compression, as well as adaptation of the calculation mechanism created for solving real problems occurring while designing and applying 3D distance knitted fabrics. Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres ������������������������������������������������� Director of the Institute: Danuta Ciechańska Ph.D., Eng. The research subject of IBWCH is conducting scientific and development research of techniques and technologies of manufacturing, processing, and application, into in the following fields: � biopolymers, � chemical fibres and other polymer materials and related products, � pulp and paper industry and related branches R&D activity includes the following positions, among others: � biopolymers, � functional, thermoplastic polymers, � biodegradable polymers and products from recovered wastes, � biomaterials for medicine, agriculture, and technique, � nano-technologies, e.g. nano-fibres, and fibres with nano-additives, � processing of fibres, films, micro-, and nano- fibrous forms, and nonwovens, � paper techniques, new raw material sources for manufacturing paper pulps, � environmental protection, The Institute is active in inplementig its works in the textile industry, medicine, agriculture, as well as in the cellulose, and paper industries. The Institute is equipped with unique technological equipment, as the technological line for fibre (e.g. cellulose, chitosan, starch, and alginate) spinning by the wet method. The Institute organises educational courses and workshops in fields related to its activity. References 1. Kopias K., „Technologia dzianin kolumienkowych”, Ed. WNT, Warszawa 1986. 2. Żurek W., Kopias K. „Struktura płaskich wyrobów włókienniczych”, Ed. WNT, Warszawa 1983. 3. Niezgodziński M. E., Niezgodziński T., „Wytrzymałość materiałów”, Ed. PWN, Warszawa 2000. 4. Misiak J., „Stateczność konstrukcji prętowych”, Ed. PWN, Warszawa 1990. 5. Bodnar A., „Wytrzymałość materiałów”, Politechnika Krakowska, Kraków 2004. 6. Misiak J. „Obliczenia konstrukcji prętowych”, Ed. PWN, Warszawa 1993. 7. Biegus A., „Nośność graniczna stalowych konstrukcji prętowych”, Ed. PWN, Warszawa-Wrocław 1997. 8. Supeł B., Mikołajczyk Z., „Model procesu ściskania łącznika zamocowanego przegubowo dzianiny dystansowej 3D”, Fibres and Textiles in Eastern Europe, Vol. 16, No. 6 (71), pp. 40-44, 2008. 9. Mosurski R., „Mathematica”, Uczelniane Wydawnictwa Naukowo-Dydaktyczne, Kraków 2001. Received 22.08.2007 48 The Institute’s offer of specific services is wide and differentiated, and includes: � physical, chemical and biochemical investigations of biopolymers and synthetic polymers, � physical, including mechanical investigation of fibres, threads, textiles, and medical products, � tests of antibacterial and antifungal activity of fibres and textiles, � investigation in biodegradation, � investigation of morphological structures by SEM and ESEM � investigation and quality estimation of fibrous pulps, card boards, and paper products, including paper dedicated to contact with food, UE 94/62/EC tests, among others. � Certification of paper products. 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