MMI 574 - Polymer Engineering

Course Objectives

1. To teach the essentials of polymer structures.
2. To teach the physical, mechanical and, rheological properties of polymers.
3. To teach the widely used production methods for plastic products.
4. To teach the relationships between the polymer properties, production methods and, design principles

Course Description

Structure of polymers, classifications and applications. Physical, thermal, and mechanical properties. Analysis and comparisons of various processes used for manufacturing of plastic products. Parameters of processes and design principles. Affects of manufacturing on mechanical properties of product.