| SES # | TOPICS | ASSIGNMENTS | KEY DATES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, Overview of Polymeric Materials (PDF) | McCrum pp. 1-18 | |
| 2 | Polymerization and Crosslinking (PDF) | Problem 1.1 (PDF) | Sections 1.1-1.5 |
| 3 | Tacticity, Molecular Weight (PDF) | Problem 1.15 (PDF) | Sections 1.6-1.7 |
| 4 | Crystallinity, Glass Transition Temperature (PDF) | Problem 2.12 (PDF) | Sections 2.1-2.6 |
| 5 | Molecular Orientation (PDF) | Problem 2.23 (PDF) | Section 2.10 IUD Paper (PDF - 1.2 MB) |
| 6 | Chain Conformation, Kinetic Theory of Rubber Elasticity (PDF) | Problem 2.19 (PDF) | Sections 2.7-2.9 |
| 7 | Mechanics of Elastomers (PDF) | Problem 3.14 (PDF) | Chapter 3 |
| 8 | Viscoelasticity - Creep, Stress Relaxation (PDF) | Problem 4.2 (PDF) | Sections 4.1-4.2.2 |
| 9 | Dynamic Response (PDF) | Problem 4.6 (PDF) | Section 4.2.3 Boyer Article: Boyer, R. F. "Dependence of Mechanical Properties on Molecular Motion in Polymers." |
| 10 | Maxwell Models (PDF) | Problem 4.8 (PDF) | Sections 4.3-4.3.1 |
| 11 | Zener Model (PDF) | Problem 4.10 | |
| 12 | Distribution of Relaxation Times (PDF) | Problem 4.11 (PDF) | Section 4.3.2 |
| 13 | Effect of Temperature (PDF) | Problem 4.15 (PDF) | Section 4.3.3 |
| 14 | Stiffness | Problem 4.16 (PDF) | Section 4.4 |
| 15 | Stress Analysis (PDF) | Problem 4.17 (PDF) | |
| 16 | Quiz 1 (PDF) | ||
| 17 | Yielding and Crazing (PDF) | Problem 5.4 (PDF) | Sections 5.1-5.3 |
| 18 | Linear Fracture Mechanics (PDF) | Problem 5.16 (PDF) | Section 5.4 |
| 19 | Elastic-plastic Fracture | Problem 5.14 (PDF) | Section 5.5 |
| 20 | Brittle Fracture, Toughening (PDF) | Problem 5.20 (PDF) | Sections 5.6-5.7 |
| 21 | Composites (PDF) | Problem 6.2 (PDF) | Section 6.1 |
| 22 | Matrices and Reinforcements (PDF) | Problem 6.5 (PDF) | Section 6.2 |
| 23 | Composites Fabrication | Problem 6.8(1) (PDF) | Section 6.3 |
| 24 | Mechanics of Continuous Fibers (PDF) | Problem 6.12 | Section 6.4.1 |
| 25 | Discontinuous Fibers, Reinforced Rubber (PDF) | Problem 6.22 | Sections 6.4.2-6.5 |
| 26 | Melt Processing | Problem 7.1 (PDF) | Section 7.1 |
| 27 | Quiz 2 (PDF) | ||
| 28 | Transport Theory, Viscous Flow (PDF) | Problem 7.5 (not 2ii) (PDF) | Section 7.2 |
| 29 | Viscous Flow Continued (PDF) | Problem 7.6 (PDF) | |
| 30 | Cooling and Solidification (PDF) | Problem: Write up any Solution of the Transient Heat Conduction Equation | Section 7.3 Roylance FEA Article: Roylance, David. "Finite Element Analysis of Nonisothermal Reactive Flows." (PDF) |
| 31 | Extrusion (PDF) | Problem 7.15 (PDF) | Section 7.4 |
| 32 | Injection Molding (PDF) | Problem 7.31 | Section 7.5 |
| 33 | Thermosets and Thermoforming (PDF) | Sections 7.5.4-7.8 Kerimid Article: Fullerton, Rhonda, David Roylance, Ronald Allred, and Adra Acton. "Cure Analysis of Printed Wiring Boards Containing Reactive Adhesive Layers." |
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| 34 | Elements of Design (PDF) | Section 8.1 | |
| 35 | Materials Selection (PDF) | Problem 8.6 | Section 8.2 |
| 36 | Design for Manufacturing, Stiffness, and Strength | Problem 8.27 | Sections 8.3-8.5 |
| 37 | Quiz 3 (PDF) | ||
| 38 | Student Design Presentations | ||
| 39 | Student Design Presentations |