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MSE6203J – Mechanical Properties of Polymers
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Credits: 3 credits
Pre-requisites: VM211 Introduction to Solid Mechanics
Description:
The mechanical behavior of polymers from linear viscoelastic to yield and fracture are
covered. Specific topics include dynamic-mechanical relaxations, creep, yielding, crazing,
fatigue, and fracture mechanics. The materials include toughened plastics, polymer alloys
and blends, and composite materials. Structured design with plastics is also considered.
Course Topics:
Glass transition and glassy state
Thermodynamic theories of glass transition
Crystallization and liquid crystals
Linear viscoelasticity
Rubbery elasticity
Polymer liquids
Experimental methods
Recent studies on polymer mechanics
Nonlinear viscoelasticity, yielding, and fracture
Dynamics and molecular theory
Polymer solution and blend
Block copolymer
Colloidal Suspension, gel, and soft matter
Self-assembly
Optical and electric conducting polymers
Technique for polymer study