The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Materials processing technology 2021 - Advanced materials technology
- Materials processing technology 2022 - Advanced materials technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2021 - Advanced materials technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Advanced materials technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2023 - Advanced materials technology
- Materials technology and sustainability 2023 - Advanced materials technology
Level/category
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
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice