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Module Title Polymer Engineering and Composites
SchoolMetallurgy and Materials
Department Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code 04 17177
Module Lead
Level Intermediate Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-22 hours
Tutorial-2 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-12 hours
Guided independent study-64 hours
Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description The module describes the deformation and failure of polymers, including visco-elastic models, isochronous stress-strain curves, buckling and compressive failure, fracture and fatigue in polymers. Polymer processing will be described and a detailed analysis of the common polymer processing methods presented. The reinforcement of polymers with fibres will be detailed including fibre types, matrices, laminates, their manufacture and applications.
Learning Outcomes

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)

Assessment 17177-01 : Module mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Written examination (70%); Continuous assessment (30%)
Other None
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