Plastics Engineering: Intro To Polymers And Their Properties

Polymeric materials: Properties and applications in mechanical engineering

What you'll learn

Learners will be able to comprehend the fundamental concepts of polymers and polymer science.

They will gain knowledge about the mechanical and thermal properties of polymers, including stress-strain behavior, tensile strength, impact resistance, and the

Learners will be able to analyze and evaluate the mechanical properties of different polymers for specific engineering applications.

Learners will understand the fundamental definition of a polymer

Requirements

B.S or senior students, Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Technicians with industry experience.

Description

Welcome to the fascinating world of "Polymer Engineering," where creativity meets science, and innovation knows no bounds. In this comprehensive course, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey through the diverse landscape of polymers from a mechanical engineering perspective.Discover how polymers shape the backbone of modern technology and everyday life. Learn the intricacies of polymer science as we demystify the art of addition and condensation polymerization, understanding how these processes give birth to a myriad of unique polymer materials.Delve into the heart of mechanical properties, exploring stress-strain curves, tensile strength, impact resistance, and more. Gain the knowledge to engineer robust and efficient polymer components that stand the test of time and stress.Unravel the mysteries of thermal properties as we navigate melting temperatures, glass transition points, thermal expansion, and thermal degradation. Armed with this understanding, you will be able to design polymer components that thrive under a wide range of temperature conditions.Through comprehensive polymer testing and characterization, you'll learn to analyze polymers using cutting-edge techniques like DSC, TGA, DMA, and FTIR. Harness this knowledge to select the perfect materials for your specific engineering applications, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.So, join me on this extraordinary odyssey of innovation and exploration. Become a trailblazer in the world of polymer engineering, where the possibilities are limitless. Together, let's shape a brighter, more sustainable future with the transformative power of polymers. The journey starts now!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to the course

Lecture 1 Course and instructor presentation

Lecture 2 Course structure and syllabus

Lecture 3 Specialization options

Section 2: Introduction to Polymers and Polymer Science

Lecture 4 Definition of polymers

Lecture 5 Polymerization processes: addition polymerization, condensation polymerization

Lecture 6 Structure and properties of polymers

Section 3: Mechanical Properties of Polymers

Lecture 7 Stress-strain behavior of polymers

Lecture 8 Tensile strength, modulus, and elongation

Lecture 9 Impact resistance and toughness

Section 4: Thermal Properties of Polymers

Lecture 10 Melting temperature and glass transition temperature

Lecture 11 Heat deflection temperature (HDT) and thermal expansion

Lecture 12 Thermal degradation and stability

Section 5: Polymer Testing and Characterization

Lecture 13 Testing methods: DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, etc.

Lecture 14 Importance of mechanical testing for polymer applications

Lecture 15 Case studies of real-world polymer material selection

Section 6: Closing

Lecture 16 Closing

Engineers, senior or grad students, material scientists, entrepreneurs and Innovators, designers, manufacturing professionals (with our without a college degree). Overall, Professionals Seeking Career Growth