Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on on characterising the viscoelastic properties of polymeric materials.
The SDG in focus are:
#9 and #11

Learning outcomes

You will understand the different short-term (modulus, toughness, strength, elongation) and long-term (creep, recovery and relaxation) properties of polymeric materials. (Knowledge)
You will understand the influences of temperature on strength, viscoelastic, ductility properties of materials (Knowledge)
You will investigate materials? deformations under different loading conditions (Skill)
You will be able to model materials? properties computationally and analyse their responses to different mechanical loads. (Skill)
You will consider the different mechanical properties and the influence of temperature in mechanical design processes. (Attitude)

Course contents

- Polymeric materials and their thermomechanical properties:
- Mechanical Properties of polymers
- Viscoelasticity
- Two-elements viscoelastic models (Maxwell and Kelvin-Voigt)
- Three -elements viscoelastic models (Standard Linear Solid)
- The four-elements viscoelastic model (Burgers)
- The Influence of temperature on mechanical properties

Prerequisites and co-requisites

PM-2-026 (0) - Linear Algebra, PM-2-025 (0) - Differential Calculus,PM-2-024 (0) - Integral Calculus

Recommended or required reading

Plastic Engineering, 3rd/4th edition/ R J Crawford
-The Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers/ I M Ward & J Sweeney
-Thermal Analysis of Polymers/ J.D Menczel & P.B.Prime

Study activities

  • Lectures - 35 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 55 hours
  • Practical exercises - 25 hours
  • Small-group work - 20 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment requirements

Weekly Exercises up to 30 %
Course project up to 40 %
Final Exam up to 30 %

In order to pass the course, students must:
1.Score greater than or equal to 50 % of the assessment evaluation
2. Submit required deliverables.
The grading scale is based on Arcada's grading system.

Teacher

Gebrehiwot Silas

Examiner

Gebrehiwot Silas

Group size

No limit

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