BHT402 Fabric Structure-I Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 4th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BHT402 Fabric Structure-I (also written as KHT402) is a subject in Semester 4 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BHT402 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BHT402 / KHT402 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Fabric Structure-I |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 4th Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BHT402 Fabric Structure-I Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1
Classification of textile fabrics; classification of woven fabrics- simple, compound and complex;fundamental aspects of woven fabrics - count of graph paper, factors influencing the selection of appropriate count of graph paper, graphical representation of structure of a woven fabric- warp way and weft way; study of plain weave, ornamentation of plain weaves; study of derivative structures of plain weave – regular and irregular warp rib, weft rib, hopsack weaves. catch-cord technique for weaving warp rib and hop-sack; design, draft, denting, peg/tie-up plan and thread interlacing diagram of above weaves.
Unit 2
Study of twill weaves up to 12 threads, classification of twills - warp faced twill, weft faced twill andequal faced twill; angle of inclination of twill diagonals, influence of the twist direction of yarn over prominence of twill lines; study of derivatives of twill weaves - wavy twill, herringbone, transposed twill, broken twill and curved twill, elongated twill, combined twill, shaded twill and figured twill; diamond, diaper; regular and irregular sateen and satin up to 12 threads, dice check using twill and satin weaves; design, draft, denting, peg/tie-up plan and thread interlacing diagram of aboveweaves.
Unit 3
Study of honey comb weaves - Ordinary honey comb and Brighton honey comb – cell formation; study of Huck-a-Back, mock leno and corkscrew weaves. Crepe weaves – construction upon sateen base, by combination of floating weaves with plain thread, by reversing and by insertion of one weave over another; design, draft, and peg/tie-up plan and thread interlacing diagram of above weaves. Colour and weave effect- simple colour and weave effect, continuous line effects, hound’s tooth patterns, bird’s eye and spot effects, hairline stripes, step patterns, and all over effects; combination of weaves – twill and plain, mock leno and plain, honey comb and plain, stripe and check effect by these combinations; distorted thread effects – salient feature, warp and weft distortion.
Unit 4
Bedford cord weaves – salient features, plain faced Bedford cord (regular and alternate pick principle), twill faced bed ford cord, wadded bed ford cord, and crepon Bedford cords; welt structures – salient features and manufacturing techniques, ordinary welts, wadded welts (loose back and fast back); design, draft, denting, peg/tie-up plan and thread interlacing diagram of above weaves.
Unit 5
Backed cloths- warp & weft backed cloths using twill, sateen and satin, weft wadded warp backed cloth, reversible and non-reversible fabrics using twill, satin and sateen, weft backed cloth - reversible and non-reversible weft backed cloth using twill, satin and sateen, warp wadded weft backed cloth – reversible and non- reversible fabrics using twill, satin and sateen -Imitation backed cloth, imitation warp and weft backed cloths; design, draft, denting, peg/tie-up and thread interlacing diagram of above weaves.
BHT402 Course Outcomes
- Objective:
- 1. To enable the students to learn about the plain weave and derivative structures of plain
- weave.
- 2. To enable the students to know about the twill weaves and derivatives of twill weaves.
- 3. To enable the students to know about the Ordinary honey comb and Brighton honey
- comb.
- 4. To enable the students to know about the Bedford cord weaves.
- 5. To enable the students to know about the Backed cloths.
BHT402 Reference Books
- Grosicki Z. J., “Watson’s Advanced Textile Design and Colour”, Vol.II, Butterworths,London, 1989.
- Wilson J., “Handbook of Textile Design”, Textile Institute, Manchester, 2001.
- Horne C.E., “Geometric Symmetry in Patterns and Tilings”, Textile Institute,Manchester,2000
Frequently Asked Questions about BHT402
What is the syllabus of BHT402 Fabric Structure-I?
The AKTU BHT402 Fabric Structure-I syllabus is divided into 5 units. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BHT402?
BHT402 Fabric Structure-I has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BHT402 the same subject as KHT402?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BHT402 and KHT402 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BHT402 taught in?
BHT402 Fabric Structure-I is taught in Semester 4 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BHT402 worth?
BHT402 Fabric Structure-I carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BHT402 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BHT402?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Handloom and Textile Technology Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Handloom and Textile Technology Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.