MTE4534

Oriented and foamed polymers (3 points)

(ENG)

Leader:

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

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.

Assessment:

Prerequisites: MTE3504