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Class 1: Introduction to Polymers
Read Callister 14.1-14.10 and know the definitions for
- monomer, polymer
- homopolymer, co-polymer
- linear, branched, cross linked, and networked
- thermoset and thermoplast
- random, alternating, graft, and block copolymer
Class 2: Synthesis & Polymer Crystallinity
Read Callister 14.11-14.12, 15.20 and think about
- What is addition polymerization?
- What is condenstation polymerization?
- How does polymer crystallinity differ from metal and ceramic crystal
structures?
- How is the degree of crystallization quantified?
- What factors make it easier or harder for a polymer to crystallize?
- Study Figures 14.13 and 14.14 and describe chain-folded and spherultie.
- Describe the process for deformation in a semi-crystalline polymer.
Class 3 & 4: Mechanical Properties of Polymers
Read Callister 6.1-6.8, 12.8-12.10, 15.2-15.8 and think about:
- Draw the stress strain curves for metals, polymers, and ceramics.
Label the major points on each plot
- Describe the typical failure mechanism in each type of material.
- List ways to strengthen a polymer.
- List the factors the affect the mechanical properties of a
semi-crystalline polymer.
Class 5: Introduction to Composites
Read Callister Chapter 16.1-16.4, 16.7-16.10, 16.14-16.15 and think about:
- Define and give examples of particle, fiber, and structural composites.
- What is the rule of mixing in particle reinforced composites?
- List examples and advantages of polymer, metal, and ceramic matrix
composites.
- What is a laminate? When is it used?
Class 6: Fiber reinforced Composites
Read Callister Chapter 16.5-16.6
- How are stress and strain defined in a continuous fiber composite?
- How is the modulus of elasticity defined for a continuous fiber composite?
- How do you determine whether the matrix or fiber fails in a continuous fiber composite?
- Carefully review example 16.1.
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