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Identical coursesPhysics and Mechanical Behaviour of Polymers (B-KUL-H9X55A)
Aims
You will know how polymers behave when exposed to mechanical stress in going from small to large strains, up to fracture. You will be aware of the critical parameters that determine the material response to mechanical loading and you will know what to do to increase the polymer material toughness.
Previous knowledge
Notions on organic chemistry and basic thermodynamics.
Is included in these courses of study
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- Master of Materials Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- EIT-KIC Dual Degree Tracks in Sustainable Materials Engineering (Leuven) (EIT-KIC Dual Degree Track in Sustainable Materials Engineering: Option Materials Development (Leuven - Milano)) 120 ects.
- EIT-KIC Dual Degree Tracks in Sustainable Materials Engineering (Leuven) (EIT-KIC Dual Degree Track in Sustainable Materials Engineering: Option Sustainable Materials (Leuven - Grenoble)) 120 ects.
- EIT-KIC Dual Degree Tracks in Sustainable Materials Engineering (Leuven) (EIT-KIC Dual Degree Track in Sustainable Materials Engineering: Option Sustainable Materials (Leuven - Trento)) 120 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Physics and Mechanical Behaviour of Polymers (B-KUL-H00E3a)
Content
1. States of aggregation and transitions in amorphous polymers, visco-elasticity of amorphous polymers: stress relaxation and creep; rubber elasticity.
2. Ultimate mechanical properties of amorphous polymers; plastic deformation modes: crazing and shear yielding; toughening of thermoplastics and thermosets; fracture mechanics: application to polymers.
3. Polymer miscibility: thermodynamics, phase morphology, interfaces, physical and reactive compatibilization
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Course text and handouts are made available via Toledo.
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Evaluation
Evaluation: Physics and Mechanical Behaviour of Polymers (B-KUL-H2X55a)
Explanation
The evaluation will take place at the end of the first semester in the examination period.