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Degree

Master of Science, Miami University, Paper Science and Engineering, 2011.

Abstract

A novel Tear-Peel test apparatus and method was developed to evaluate the durability of paper towels. The new method was used to investigate the relationship of a towel's tear-peel resistance to the dry scrub resistance. The tear-peel apparatus can be used to determine force and energy required to induce separate or combined modes of intra-ply tear and inter-ply peel. Effects of structural features such as embossing on peel energy are demonstrated. Sixteen towels, 1 ply and 2ply were evaluated by the new method.

Subject Headings

Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Physics; Science Education; Systematic; Textile Research; Wood Sciences

Keywords

paper towel; kitchen towel; durability; peel mechanics; tear; test method, tribology

Committee / Advisors

Douglas Coffin, PhD (Committee Chair)
Steven Keller, PhD (Committee Member)
Marvin Thrash, PhD (Committee Member)

Pages

64p.

Document number: miami1297374563
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1297374563

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