FSAD 6200 - Physical Properties of Fiber - Forming Polymers and Fibers

Spring (offered alternate years). 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Permission of instructor required.

A. Netravali.

This course covers formation and properties of fiber forming polymers - rubbery, glassy, and crystalline states - and their interconnection. Discusses fiber structure, relationship between chemical structure and physical properties of manufactured and natural fibers, mechanical, thermal, viscoelastic properties of fibers, and testing methods.

Outcome 1: Understand the basic nature/behavior of polymers and measurement of polymer properties.

Outcome 2: Understand critical polymer properties needed for fiber formation.

Outcome 3: Understand Fiber production, structure and properties of non-commodity fibers.

Outcome 4: Understand the formation of fibers and control of structure and properties.

Outcome 5: Understand various methods of polymer and fibers characterization including mechanical optical and thermal properties.

Outcome 6: Develop critical thinking for problem solving in developing or modifying desired fiber properties.