What is BS EN 17117-1 - Coated fabric tensile stiffness about ?
Conventional mechanical test methods (based on uniaxial method) are not always suitable within the purpose of the design of specific products using coated fabrics such as architectural tensioned covers.
BS EN 17117-1 describes methods of test using biaxial stress states for the determination of the tensile stiffness properties of biaxially oriented coated fabrics (properties along anisotropic directions, such as the weft and warp yarns for woven based coated fabrics, or along the courses and wales of knitted based coated fabrics).
Note: Other mechanical properties (such as pattern compensation values, shear stiffness, and strength) will be described in other parts.
Who is BS EN 17117-1 - Coated fabric tensile stiffness for ?
BS EN 17117-1 on coated fabric tensile stiffness is useful for:
- Manufacturers of coated fabrics
- Product development teams
- Quality control teams
Why should you use BS EN 17117-1 - Coated fabric tensile stiffness ?
Coated fabrics cater to different needs such as waterproofing in all aspects right from roofs to camping gear. BS EN 17117-1 discusses various test methods to determine the tensile stiffness properties of coated fabrics so that you can decide on the uses of the material accordingly. The section on sampling and preparation of test specimens guides you through bulk sampling and specimen geometry.
The atmosphere for conditioning and testing of specimens has been discussed in detail in BS EN 17117-1. The test procedure section walks you through the mounting of the specimen, the loading and the recording process. Using BS EN 17117-1 guidelines, you would be able to determine the tensile stiffness properties of coated fabrics, so that you can provide your customers with suitable products.