MTE3504

Mechanical properties of polymers ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: G H Edward

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

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.

Assessment:

Contact Hours: 2 lectures per week plus practice classes

Prerequisites: MTE2504 or MTE2514