5—THE STRUCTURE AND TENSILE PROPERTIES OF BRAIDS

Abstract

Part I of the paper analyses in detail the structure of diamond braid, and its geometry is developed, based on assumptions similar to those of Peirce⁹. The difficulties of determining braid length which result from its unique structure are considered. In Part II, a practical method of testing tubular braids to find their tensile properties is described. Comparisons between different methods of determination of initial length are made, providing reasonable confirmation of the geometry. The tensile properties of certain braids are compared in relation to the construction of the braids and to the properties of their constituent threads.