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Hindi Journal of Fashion Technology & Textile EngineeringISSN: 2329-9568
Christine Espinosa Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Textile Engineering, Fabrication, Materials Engineering
Institut Sup
Biography
Dr. Professor (Mechanics of Structures and Materials) at Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace: Toulouse, Midi Pyrénées, France. Research Area : Chemical Processing of all Natural and Synthetic Fibres. Natural and Synthetic Thickeners, Polymer Blend Fibres, Electro Kinetic Properties of Textile Fibres, Natural Dyes, Speciality Finishing Effects, Application of Nanotechnology and Biotechnology in Textiles, Technical Textiles, etc. Teaching and Research Experience: 36 years, Master Degree Student Guided: 93, Presently Guiding: 7, Doctorate Students Guided: 21, Presently Guiding: 9, Publications: 407, International: 127, National:141, Conference Proceedings: 139, Edited Books/Monographs: 28, No. of Patents: 3
Publications
Research Article Open Access
Ageing Behavior of Polyamide 6-6 Parachute Fabric in Stratosphere and Troposphere Balloons Systems
Author(s): Amandine Baltzinger, AurélieCayla, Christine Espinosa, Sophie Perraud and Christine Campagne
Parachutes are used to recover atmospheric measuring instruments and they are mainly made from polyamide 6-6 woven fabric. The objective is to identify modifications of mechanical and physicochemical properties of parachute along his lifespan. For this study, a decommissioned parachute has been characterized and compared to a non-used fabric. Results analysis showed a degradation of mechanical properties (tensile strength and tear) and a greater intake of moisture which alter the flight behavior. This is believed to be caused by the change in crystallinity content. The global fabric analysis showed that storage conditions have a significant impact on degradation.
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