(ENG)
3 points + 25 lectures, tutorials and practical classes + Clayton + Prerequisites: MTE3504
Synopsis: Anisotropy of synthetic polymer films and fibres. Effect of processing on molecular structure and properties. Structure and properties of cellulosic and protein-based fibres. The production of multi-filament yarns. Polymer foam formulations. Structure of high and low density foams. Rigid and elastomeric foams. Structural (or integral) foams as a construction material. Measurements and characterisation of orientation.
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