By the end of the module the student should be able to: 1. explain creep, stress-relaxation and the deformation and failure modes in polymers; 2. explain buckling, compressive failure and impact tests for plastics; 3. describe fatigue failure, crazing and environmental stress corrosion in polymers; 4. describe, and analyse as appropriate, the common polymer forming methods such as screw extrusion, blow-moulding, film-blowing and injection moulding; 5. explain the principles of fibre-reinforcement of polymers and discuss the manufacturing methods.
(UK-Spec Learning Outcomes:- US1, US2, E1, E2, P1, P2)
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