MTE3504

Mechanical properties of polymers

(ENG)

4 points + 2 lectures per week plus tutorials + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: MTE2504 or MTE2514

Synopsis: Temperature dependence of mechanical properties; single relaxation time model; structural approach to single relaxation time model; distribution of relaxation times; Boltzmann superposition; time-temperature superposition; vulcanisation and reinforcement of elastomers; theory of rubber elasticity; yielding; crazing; polymer toughening; mechanical properties of composites; strength, modulus and stiffness; rule of mixtures and orientation dependence; stress transfer between fibre and matrix; energy dissipation during fracture; laminate theory.

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