Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board E
Date of Decision: 2013-04-17
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
The aim of the course is to give the students a good and detailed understanding of the mechanical properties of polymer materials in relation to their structures and their forming and use under different conditions.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
be aware of
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
have the ability to characterize the structures of polymer materials using optical / scanning electron microscopy and mechanical testing methods.
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
have the ability to
Classification of Polymer Materials. Structures and properties of polymers. Crystallization, Viscoelasticity, Creep and Stress relaxation phenomena. Mechanical Testing methods. Materials characterization using optical and scanning electron microscopy. Deformation and forming methods. Applications and the current developmental trends. Environmental aspects and recycling.
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written examination, obligatory laboratory experiments, assignments for submission.
Required prior knowledge: Materials Engineering, Basic Course (FKM015).
The number of participants is limited to: No
Course coordinator: Univ.lektor Srinivasan Iyengar, Srinivasan.Iyengar@material.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.material.lth.se