December 1996

May 1997

Title: Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center
Principal Investigator(s): Subhash K. Batra and Thomas F. Gilmore

Title: Micro-structure and Fatigue of Textile and Industrial Fibers
Principal Investigator(s): H. Davis, B. C. Goswami, S. K. Batra

Title: Nonlinear Phenomenon in High-speed Yarn Transport
Principal Investigator(s): T. K. Ghosh, S. K. Batra, W. Oxenham, W. B. Fraser, B. C. Goswami, C. Rahn

Title: ARO/MURI Project
Principal Investigator(s): T. K. Ghosh, A. M. Seyam, S. K. Batra, T. J. Little

Title: Pipeline Model
Principal Investigator(s): G. Berkstresser, S.C. Fong, J. Wilson, H. Nuttle, R. King

Title: Fundamentals of Thermal Point Bonding
Principal Investigator(s): Hawthorne Davis

Title: Transverse Compression of Fibers
Principal Investigator(s): H. Davis, S. Batra and M. K. Ramansubramanian

Title: Fiber Microstructure and Fatigue
Principal Investigator(s): H. Davis, S. Batra

Title: Fundamentals of Dye Diffusion Variance in Polyamide and Polyester Fibers
Principal Investigator(s): A. Tonelli, H. Davis, R. McGregor

Title: Ultrasonic Bonding
Principal Investigator(s): T. Little

Title: Neuse River Project
Principal Investigator(s): J. Burkholder and H. Glasgow

Title: (TC)² Denim Project
Principal Investigator(s): T. Clapp and K. Titus

Title: CAD-Direct-To-Fabric, Screenless Digital Printing
Principal Investigator(s): R. A. Donaldson

Title: A Life Simulation of the Textile/Apparel Market Place
Principal Investigator(s): R. A. Donaldson (NCSU), E. Brannon (Auburn)

Title: Functionally Tailored Textiles
Principal Investigator(s): A. El-Shiekh

Title: Nonlinear Phenomenon in High-speed Yarn Transport
Principal Investigator(s): T. K. Ghosh, S. K. Batra, W. Oxenham, B. Goswami, C. Rahn

Title: On-line Measurement of Fabric Behavior
Principal Investigator(s): T. K. Ghosh

Title: Design and Characterization of Geotextiles for High Performance Applications
Principal Investigator(s): T. K. Ghosh

Title: Development of an Instrument for the Evaluation of Biaxial Stress Strain Response of Nonwoven Fabrics
Principal Investigator(s): T. K. Ghosh

Title: Developing a Method for the Evaluation of Abrasion/Wear-life of Hosiery and Socks
Principal Investigator(s): T. K. Ghosh, T. J. Little

Title: Processing of Spandex Waste Fiber
Principal Investigator(s): T. K. Ghosh, W. Oxenham

Title: Application of Speckle Displacement Analysis to Measure Deformation of Textile Fabrics
Principal Investigator(s): T. K. Ghosh

Title: USA - EU Export Development Programme
Principal Investigator(s): H. Hergeth

Title: Building International Partnerships for Technical Collaboration and Training in the Dominican Republic
Principal Investigator(s): F. Smith (Psychology) and H. Hergeth

Title: A New Generation Textile Complex
Principal Investigator(s): M. Realff & M-L Realff (Ga Tech), W. Oxenham, S. Winchester, T. Little, H. Hergeth

Title: Overall Design of CIM System
Principal Investigator(s): G. Hodge and S. Winchester

Title: Microelectro Mechanical Systems in Textiles
Principal Investigator(s): S. Chapman, C. Bozarth, G. Hodge

Title: Design of an Integrated Information Management System for Textile Operations
Principal Investigator(s): S. Winchester, G. Hodge

Title: Internet Use in Textiles
Principal Investigator(s): G. Hodge

Title: Data Optimization
Principal Investigator(s): G. Hodge and W. Oxenham

Title: ARO/MURI
Principal Investigator(s): E. McPherson, T. Little, et. el.

Title: ARN
Principal Investigator(s): E. McPherson, T. Clapp

Title: QR Collection
Principal Investigator(s): P. Garwig, T. Little

Title: A Novel Technique for Assessing the Frictional Properties of Cotton
Principal Investigator(s): W. Oxenham

Title: Fiber "Fly" During Knitting
Principal Investigator(s): W. Oxenham, G. W. Smith

Title: The Role of Fiber and Yarn Characteristics on the Properties of Crease Resist Cotton
Principal Investigator(s): W. Oxenham

Title: Non-Linear Phenomena in High-speed Transport
Principal Investigator(s): T. K. Ghosh, S. K. Batra, W. Oxenham

Title: Fiber Optimum Usage of Data
Principal Investigator(s): G. Hodge, W. Oxenham

Title: The Computer Visualization of The Behavior of Fibers During Drafting
Principal Investigator(s): W. Oxenham

Title: Processability of Fiberwebs from Microfibers
Principal Investigator(s): W. Oxenham, A. Seyam

Title: An Assessment of Techniques Used to Determine the Tensile Characteristics of Cotton Yarns
Principal Investigator(s): W. Oxenham

Title: Carding Dynamics: The Assessment and Control of Cross Card Uniformity
Principal Investigator(s): A. Seyam, W. Oxenham

Title: Study of Needle Punching Process and Products
Principal Investigator(s): A. Seyam

Title: Processability of Fiberwebs from Staple Microfibers
Principal Investigator(s): A. Seyam, W. Oxenham, and S. Batra

Title: Carding Dynamics: The Assessment and Control of Cross Machine Uniformity
Principal Investigator(s): A. Seyam, W. Oxenham, and S. Batra

Title: Manufacturing of Functionally Tailored Fabrics
Principal Investigator(s): E. McPherson, T. Little, S. Batra, T. Clapp, R. Barker, A. El-Shiekh, J. Cuculo, S. Hudson, M. McCord, A. Tonelli, and A. Seyam

Title: Real-Time Yarn Characterization and Data Compression Using Wavelets
Principal Investigator(s): M. W. Suh, J. L. Woo, W. Jasper

Title: Statistical Modeling of Spun Yarn Characteristics Under HVI Environment
Principal Investigator(s): M. W. Suh

Title: Study on Single Fiber and Bundle Tensile Properties of Cotton
Principal Investigator(s): M. W. Suh

Title: Geometrical and Probabilistic Modeling of Nonwoven Fabrics Leading to Improved Fabric Uniformities and Performance
Principal Investigator(s): M. W. Suh and J. L. Woo

Title: Projection of U.S. Apparel Demand 1997-2002
Principal Investigator(s): M. W. Suh

Title: Fabric Visual Quality System for "CYROS"
Principal Investigator(s): M. W. Suh

Title: Design Specifications for High Speed Cutters
Principal Investigator(s): S. C. Winchester

Title: BB&T Textile Leadership History Center
Principal Investigator(s): S. C. Winchester

Title: Life Cycle Analysis, Methodology Enhancement and Management of Technology Projections
Principal Investigator(s): S. C. Winchester, Dr. Ed Walsh - ABB Consultant

Title: Design of Integrated Information Management Systems for Management of Complex Manufacturing Operations in Rapidly Changing Business Environments
Principal Investigator(s): S. C. Winchester, G. L. Hodge, P. Srinivasan

Title: Leaders for Manufacturing - Glen Raven
Principal Investigator(s): S. C. Winchester, C. Rich

Title: Establishment of DuPont ESnet at NCSU and (TC)²
Principal Investigator(s): S. C. Winchester, P. Srinivasan

Title: Channels to Market Determination for Textiles
Principal Investigator(s): S. C. Winchester, P. Srinivasan, C. Rich, H. Hergeth, L. Anderson (Auburn), N. Cassill (UNC-G), N. Williamson (UNC-G)

• "Glimpses of Thermal Bonding," Batra, S. K., INDA-TEC '96, INDA, Cary, NC 1996.

• "Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center: A Resource for Research and Development," Batra, S. K., Blackburn, W. A., TAPPI Proceedings, 1997, TAPPI, Atlanta, GA 1997.

• "Thermal Bonding of Needlepunched Nonwovens Using IR," Timble, N. B., Shiffler, D. A., Batra, S. K., TAPPI Proceedings, 1997, TAPPI, Atlanta, GA 1997.

• "Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center: Annual Report-Year 6," Batra, S. K., May 1, 1997, submitted to NSF and the Industrial Advisory Board of NCRC.

• "Modeling Manufacturing Elasticities for Sewn Product Point-of-Sale Replenishment."  Carrere, Carol G., Ph.D. Dissertation, North Carolina State University (1997).

• "Devices for On-line Assessment of Nonwovens Basis Weight and Structure," Veerabadran, R., Davis, H. A., Batra, S. K., Bullerwell, A. C., Text. Res. J. 66, 257-264 (1966).

• "Measurement of Fiber Orientation in Nonwovens, Part III: Four Transform," Pourdeyhimi, B., Dent, R., Davis, H., Text. Res. J., 67, 143-151, (1997).

• "The Effect of Pitch Length on Torsional Rigidity and Relaxation of 3-D Braided Graphite/Epoxy Composites," Mohamed Hammad, M. El-Messiry, El-Shiekh, A., Alexandria Engineering Journal, Vol. 35, No. 6, November 1996.

• "The Impact of Automation on Three Dimensional Braiding," Reid, R. L., El-Shiekh, A., published in Composites 97 Proceedings, January 20-22, 1997, pp. 83-92.

• "The Role of Textile Structure in its Filtration Performance," El-Shiekh, A., Seyam, A., published proceedings of International Conference on Chemistry and Technology of Fibers and Textiles, pp. 89-103.

• "The Effect of Control Rings and Cylinders on the Stability of the Ring-Spinning Balloon," Fraser, W. B., Clark, J. D., Ghosh, T. K., Zeng, Q., Proc. R. Soc. Lond. A, 452, 47-62 (1996).

• "On-line Measurement of Fabric Bending Behavior, Part-I: Theoretical Study of Static Fabric Loops," Zhou, N., Ghosh, T. K., accepted for publication in the Tex. Res. J.

• "On-line Measurement of Fabric Bending Behavior, Part-II: The Effects of Fabric Non-linear Bending Behavior," Zhou, N., Ghosh, T. K., accepted for publication in the Tex. Res. J.

• Hergeth, H., Copeland, A., Smith, G., "Einfluss der Entfernung zwischen Rotor und Mittelpunkt beim OE Spinnen auf die Garneigenschaften," in: Melliand Textilberichte, 3/1997, pp. 134 f.

• Hands, K, Hergeth, H., Hudson, P., "Marker Making in Small Apparel Companies, Part I and Part II," International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology.

• Hergeth, H., "Increvesting," in: Arts Textrina, 12/1996, pp. 65-79.

• Hergeth, H., "Costing in Textiles," Journal of the Textile Institute, UK.

• Hergeth, H., "The Time Value of Money in Textiles and Apparel, Part I and II," Textiles Magazine (Issue 4, 1996 and Issue 1, 1997), The Textile Institute, UK.

• Williamson, N.,, Cassill, N., Hergeth, H., "Fundamental Problems in the Fiber - Textile - Apparel - Retail Complex," discussion paper published on the NTC Homepage, (WWW:http://ntc.tx.ncsu.edu:80/html/BBS/articals/hereth.htmll), Summer 1996.

• Hergeth, H., "International Textile Markets and Textile Education," in: American Textiles International, August 1996, pp. 62 f.

• Hergeth, H., "Aiding the Automotive Sector," in: ATA Journal, June/July 1996, pp. 56 f.

• Hergeth, H., "Mass Customizing - How Textiles Aid in the Automotive Sector," in: China Textile and Apparel, April/May 1996.

• Hergeth, H., "Textiles Customizing im Automobilbereich," in: Peren/Hergeth, Customizing in der Weltautomobilindustrie, Campus Verlag in Germany, 1996.

• Poteat, M., Hergeth, H., Oxenham, W., "Increvesting in Spinning," published in ATA Journal, August/September 1996, pp. 74-76.

• Campagnolo, G., Hergeth, H., Hudson, P., "Incremental Investments for the Apparel Industry," in: Bobbin Magazine, May 1996.

• Syed, K., Grady, P. L., Mock, G. N., Hodge, G., "Online Color Monitoring Continuous Textile Dyeing," ISA Transactions, 35 (1996), 33-43 (reviewed).

• Hodge, G. L., "Textiles on the Internet," distributed by ATMI, ATMI Annual Conference and ATMI IS Seminar 1997 (Electronic Bookmarks) April 1997.

• Grady, P. L., Syed, K., Mock, G. N., Hodge, G. L., "Ultrasound Based Dye Application Control."

• O'Mara, K. J., Oxenham, W., "Iplikcilikte CIM (Bilgisayar butunlesik uretim)-genel bir bakis," Tekstil & Teknik, pp. 31-35, July 1996.

• O'Mara, K. J., Oxenham, W., "CIM in Spinning - An Overview," Tekstil & Teknik, pp. 122-125, July 1996.

• Poteat, M., Hergeth, H., Oxenham, W., "Increvesting in Spinning," ATA Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 74-75, 1996.

• Oxenham, W., "New Technology vs Yarn Quality," Proceedings of Yarn and Fiber Science Joint Conference (Textile Institute-Manchester), pp. 1-6, 1996.

• Oxenham, W., "Developments in Carding Technology," Textile Technology International, pp. 59-61, 1997

• Oxenham, W., "Developments in Carding Technology," Textile Technology in Western Countries, (In Chinese - Sterling Publications Ltd.), pp. 119-122, 1997.

• Poteat, M., Hergeth, H., Oxenham, W., "Using Modern Equipment With Lower Cost," China Textile and Apparel, pp. 6-7, Dec. 1996/Jan. 1997.

• Mahmoudi, M. R., Oxenham, W., "Improving the Bulk of Worsted Yarns. Part I: A Basic Bulking Method," Journal of The Textile Institute, vol. 97, no. 3, pp. 438-443, 1996.

• Mahmoudi, M. R., Oxenham, W., "Improving the Bulk of Worsted Yarns. Part II: Simultaneous Bulking and Spinning," Journal of The Textile Institute, vol. 97, no. 3, pp. 444-448, 1996.

• Mizelle, S., Seyam, A. M., Gupta, B., "Structure Property Correlation of Biomechanically Compliant Vascular Grafts," proceedings of the Textile Engineering Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, November 1996.

• Sun, F., Seyam, A. M., Gupta, B., "A Generalized Model for Prediction of Load-Extension Properties of Woven Fabrics," accepted for publication in TRJ.

• Seyam, A. M., Sarin, S., "Effect of Needle Position in the Needle Board and Needle Orientation on Dynamic Needle Forces," accepted for publication in TRJ.

• El-Shiekh, A., Seyam, A. M., "The Role of Textile Structures in its Filtration Performance," proceedings of the International Conference on Chemistry and Technology of Fibers and Textiles, Cairo, Egypt, December 10-12, 1996 (Invited).

• Seyam, A. M., Mohamed, A., Kim, H., "Signal Analysis of Dynamic Forces Experienced by Individual Needles at High Speed Needlepunching," accepted for publication in TRJ.

• Suh, M. W., Kim, J., "CYROS" - Continuing Research - proceedings of the 9th Annual Engineered Fiber Selection 7 System Conference, pp. 134-152, May 20-22, 1996, Research Triangle Park, NC.

• Suh, M. W., Kim, J., "Fabric Image Simulation by Wavelet Analysis of Yarn Profiles," proceedings of 9th Annual EFS7 Research Forum, pp. 11-26, November 7-8. 1996, Raleigh, NC.

• Suh, M. W., Woo, J. L., Koo, H-J., "Spinning Quality and Process Development Through Variance Tolerancing," proceedings (in print) of 1997 Beltwide Cotton Research Conference, January 9-10, 1997, New Orleans, LA.

• Suh, M. W., Koo, H-J, Watson, M., "Effects of Spinning Processes on HVI Fiber Characteristics," proceedings (in print) of 1997 Beltwide Cotton Research Conference, January 9-10, 1997, New Orleans, LA.

• Cui, X., Calamari, T., Suh, M. W., "An Investigation of Fiber Length Comparisons of Cottons by Use of Number and Weight-Based Distributions," proceedings (in print) of 1997 Beltwide Cotton Research Conference, January 9-10, 1997, New Orleans, LA.

• Suh, M. W., Sasser, P., "Technological and Economic Impact of HVI on Cotton and Cotton Textile Industries," Journal of The Textile Institute, Part III, Vol. 88, pp. 1-17, April, 1997.

• Suh, M. W., Funderburk, R., "Will the Casual Trend Continue? - Modeling of U.S. Men's Apparel Sales," 1990-1996 - Journal of The Textile Institute, Part II, Vol. 88, (in print), 1997.

• Suh, M. W., "Recent Advances in Bundle Strength Theories and Applications," a paper presented to The Fiber Society Joint Fiber Science and Technology Symposium held in Mulhouse, France, April 21-24, 1997.

Reviewed

• Srinivasan Hands, P., Winchester, S. C., "The Electronic Commerce Data Base: Automating Supply Chain Coordination," Journal of Electronic Commerce, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 37-45, 1997.

• Singletary, E., Winchester, S. C., "Beyond Mass Production: Analysis of the Emerging Manufacturing Transformation in the U.S. Textile Industry," Journal of the Textile Institute, Vol. 87, 1997.

Non-reviewed

• Winchester, S., Srinivasan, P., "Computer Integrated Manufacturing in the Textile Complex," proceedings of US-Egypt Workshop on Manufacturing Technologies, sponsored and published by National Science Foundation, Alexandria, Egypt, Dec. 1996.

• Winchester, S., "Perspectives on Quality Management Systems," proceedings of US-Egypt Workshop on Manufacturing Technologies, published by National Science Foundation, Alexandria, Egypt, Dec. 1996.

• Winchester, S. C., Singletary, E., Srinivasan Hands, P., Hodge, G., "Work Flow Coordination in Highly Automated Manufacturing Environments," proceedings of the Textile Institute World Conference, Thessoloniki, Greece, May 24-26, 1997.

• Singletary, E., Winchester, S. C., "Beyond Mass Production: Strategic Management Model for Competitive Manufacturing Transformation in the U.S. Industry," proceedings of the Textile Institute World Conference, Thessoloniki, Greece, May 24-26, 1997.

• Srinivasan Hands, P., Kuehnen, S., Winchester, S. C., "Electronic Commerce Data Base Design and Evaluation," proceedings of the Textile Institute World Conference, Thessoloniki, Greece, May 24-26, 1997.

• Winchester, S. C., Srinivasan Hands, P., Kuehnen, S., Rich, C., "Demand and Supply Chain Management in the Textile Industry," proceedings of the Needles and Textiles Division of the ASQC Annual Meeting, Hilton Head, SC, March 20-21, 1997.

• "Glimpses of Thermal Bonding," Batra, S. K., INDA-TEC '96, Crystal City, VA, September 11-13, 1996.

• "Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center: A Resource for Research and Development," Batra, S. K., Blackburn, W. A., 1997 Nonwovens Conference, March 17-19, 1997, Memphis, TN.

• "Thermal Bonding of Needlepunched Nonwovens Using IR," Timble, N. B., Shiffler, D. A., Batra, S. K., 1997 Nonwovens Conference, March 17-19, 1997, Memphis, TN.

• "Dynamic Analysis of Ring Spinning - With and Without Control Rings," Zeng, Q., Ghosh, T. K., Batra, S. K., Fiber Society Meeting, April 21-24, 1997, Mulhouse, France.

• Posters at the NTC Forum, January, 1997.

• "The Impact of Automation on Three Dimensional Braiding," Reid, R. L., El-Shiekh, A., presented at the Composites 97 Conference, January 20-22, 1997, pp. 83-92.

• "Three Dimensional Textile Composites, Past, Present & Future," El-Shiekh, A., invited preliminary paper 3rd International Symposium on Textile Composites in building construction pp. 59-69, presented at the symposium held in Seoul Korea, Nov. 6-7, 1996.

• "The Role of Textile Structure in its Filtration Performance," El-Shiekh, A., Seyam, A., invited preliminary paper published proceedings of International Conference on Chemistry and Technology of Fibers & Textiles, pp. 89-103, Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 10-12, 1996.

• "Dynamic Analysis of Unwinding from Cylindrical Packages: An Update," Ghosh, T. K., Batra, S. K., Xiaofeng, M., Presented at the Textured Yarn Association of America’s, Summer Technical Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC, August 25-27, 1996.

• "Textiles and the Internet," Hodge, G., ATMI Information Services Seminar, Hilton Head, SC, May 5, 1997.

• "Bookmarks on the Internet for the Textile and Apparel Industries," Hodge, G., presented at Future of Electronic Commerce in the Textile and Apparel Industries Seminar, sponsored by CMD Systems at NCSU, College of Textiles, April 17, 1997.

• "Where Does the Contractor fit in the Supply Chain," Little, T., SEAMS Conference, Greensboro, NC, March 13-14, 1997.

• "New Technology vs Yarn Quality," Oxenham, W., Textile Institute Yarn and Fiber Science Joint Conference, Manchester, December 3-4, 1996.

• "Structure Property Correlation of Biomechanically Compliant Vascular Grafts," Mizelle, S., Seyam, A. M., Gupta, B., the Textile Engineering Division Conference, Atlanta, GA, November, 1996.

• "The Role of Textile Structures in its Filtration Performance," El-Shiekh, A., Seyam, A. M., the International Conference on Chemistry and Technology of Fibers and Textiles, Cairo, Egypt, December 10-12, 1996 (Invited).

• "Computer Integrated Manufacturing in the Textile Complex," Winchester, S. C., Srinivasan, P.,Proceedings of US-Egypt Workshop on Manufacturing Technologies, Sponsored and Published by National Science Foundation, Alexandria, Egypt, Dec. 1996.

• "Perspectives on Quality Management Systems," Winchester, S. C., Proceedings of US-Egypt Workshop on Manufacturing Technologies, Sponsored and Published by National Science Foundation, Alexandria, Egypt, Dec. 1996.

• "Computer Integrated Manufacturing in Textiles," Winchester, S. C., Srinivasan Hands, P.,Annual Meeting of the Institute of Textile Technology, Charlottesville, VA, Oct. 1996.

• "Work Flow Coordination in Highly Automated Manufacturing Environments," Winchester, S. C., Singletary, E., Srinivasan Hand, P., Hodge, G.,Textile Institute World Conference, Thessoloniki, Greece, May 25, 1997.

• "Beyond Mass Production: Strategic Management Model for Competitive Manufacturing Transformation in the U.S. Textile Industry," Singletary, E., Winchester, S. C., Textile Institute World Conference, Thessoloniki, Greece, May 25, 1997.

• "Electronic Commerce Data Base Design and Evaluation," Srinivasan Hand, P., Kuehnen, S., Winchester, S. C., Textile Institute World Conference, Thessoloniki, Greece, May 25, 1997.

• Poster entitled "An Enterprise Model of Mass Customization Within the Textile Industry," O'Mara, K., Winchester, S. C., Textile Institute World Conference, Thessoloniki, Greece, May 24-26, 1997.

• "Demand and Supply Chain Management in the Textile Industry," Winchester, S. C., Srinivasan Hands, P., Kuehnen, S., Rich, C.Annual Meeting of the Needles and Textiles Division of the ASQC, Hilton Head, SC, March 20-21, 1997.