Polymers and Composite Materials 4 (U03468)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EEL-4-MEMEN

This course offers an overview of the applications and uses of polymeric and composite materials putting the subject in the context of the needs and advancements of society, industry and national well-being. It is primarily focused on their (thermal, rheological, mechanical) properties, processing and characterisation.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Mechanical, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	12:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the Course, students should be able to:
1. Explain methods for determining the microstructure and
molecular weight of polymers and describe the
significance of polymer solubility, melting point and glass
transition temperature;
2. Explain the relationship between polymer properties
(thermal, rheological, mechanical), and polymer
microstructure and molecular weight; Relate polymer
properties to their processing and uses;
3. Explain the structure of composite materials and
determine their mechanical properties