CHEM ENG 4032 - Composite & Multiphase Polymers

General Course Information

Course Code	CHEM ENG 4032
Course	Composite & Multiphase Polymers
Coordinating Unit	School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Term	Semester 2 2013
Mode	Internal
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Prerequisites	Not applicable
Corequisites	Not applicable
Incompatible	Not applicable
Assumed Knowledge	CHEM ENG 1003, CHEM ENG 1009
Restrictions	Not applicable
Quota	Not applicable
Course Description	To provide students with a basic understanding of the underlying science and the engineering performance of composites (part A) and multiphase polymer (part B) materials. Part A presents the fundamental techniques to manufacture composite structures as well as methods to design and analyse composite structures. Topics covered in part A include: composite benefits and applications; reinforcement, matrices and the reinforcement-matrix interface; fibre architecture; manufacturing processes; elasticity and stress analysis; strength, modulus and Poisson's ratio of unidirectional composites; short fibre composites; lamination theory; fracture processes and toughness of composites; characterisation of composites and their performance. Topics covered in part B includes: polymer blends and interpenetrating polymer networks; thermodynamics of blending; properties of polymer blends and foamed polymer; production and properties of structural foams; and orientated polymers.

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