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MTE4542

New materials applications

3 points * 25 lectures/tutorials/practical classes * Clayton

Objectives The student is expected to acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of the structure, properties and processing of thermoplastics, thermosets and composites used in high performance applications.

Synopsis Structure of high temperature thermoplastics and thermosets; amorphous and semi-crystalline thermoplastics; thermal and mechanical properties; fibre impregnation and product forms; processing of thermoplastic and thermoset composites; composite mechanical properties; environmental resistance; toughness; demanding applications.


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