MFGE 4367: Polymer Properties and Processing
Description
MFGE 4367 covers structure, physical & mechanical properties, design considerations and processing methods for polymer-based materials. Processing methods include: injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, extrusion, compression molding, filament winding, lay-up methods, vacuum bag molding and pultrusion.
Course Objectives:
- Demonstrate the fluency in the language (terminology, nomenclature, etc.) of polymer materials and processing.
- Be able to compare typical properties of plastics and composites with those of metals and ceramics
- Be able to predict mechanical, chemical, and physical properties of various common plastics based upon their molecular, micro, and macro structures
- Be able to understand major processes for polymer-based materials and compare the merits and demerits of these processes for making specific parts
Required Texts
- Fundamentals of Composites manufacturing: Materials, Methods, and Applications by Dr. A. Brent Strong, SME, 2007
Reference Books
- Plastics Materials and Processing by Dr. A. Brent Strong, 2005.
- Composites Engineering Handbook, Ed., Mallik, P. K.
- Polymer materials and Processing: Plastics, Elastomers, and Composites by Jean-Michel Charrier
- Engineering Materials Properties and Selection by Kenneth G. Budinski and Micael K. Budinski
Course Syllabus for MFGE 4367 - General
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