Academic Catalog

CHE464 POLYMER MATE. EVALUATION&PRODUCT DESIG

Course Code: 5630464
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Chemical Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. GÜNGÖR GÜNDÜZ
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Stress, strain, linear elasticity, finite strain elasticity, viscoelastic properties of solid polymers. Tensile and tear strength of polymers, yielding, crazing, brittle fracture, environmental stress cracking, fatigue, toughness, impact and tear. Material evaluation based on mechanical and other properties. Conception of part. Analytical design of plastic products. Process design of plastic products. Testing of products. Case studies on plastic product design.