ENGR 5222G - Polymers and Composite Processing

Polymer structure-property relations, linear and nonlinear viscoelasticity, dynamic mechanical analysis, time temperature superposition, creep and stress relaxation, mechanical models for prediction of polymer deformation, rubber elasticity, experimental methods for viscosity/temperature/shear rate measurements, application to melts, filled systems and suspensions. Processes for polymers; injection, extrusion, thermoforming, blow molding, rotational molding, compression and transfer molding, calendaring and post-manufacturing operations. Fibre types and properties, fibre forms, polymeric matrix and interfaces, typical composite properties. Processes for long fibre/thermoset composites, pre-pregging, resin transfer moulding, filament winding, pultrusion, autoclave cure.
Credit hours: 3