Tensile behaviour of non-uniform fibres and fibrous composites

Investigates the tensile behaviour of non-uniform fibres and fibrous composites. Wool fibres are used as an example of non-uniform fibres because their physical, morphological and geometrical properties vary greatly, not only between fibres but also within a fibre. Fit to the Weibull distribution by the non-brittle and non-uniform visco-elastic wool fibres is examined, and the Weibull model is developed further for non-uniform fibres with diameter variation along the fibre length. Scoured wool, mohair and fibre-reinforced composites were also examined.