FSAD 6160 - [Rheology of Solids: Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Fibers and Polymers]

Spring. Not offered: 2023-2024. Next offered: 2024-2025. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: calculus and differential equations.

J. Hinestroza.

Introduces students to Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) and its relevance in the characterization of polymer fibers and films. DMA is a materials characterization technique that supplies information about major transitions as well as secondary and tertiary transitions not readily identifiable by other methods. It also allows characterization of bulk properties directly affecting material performance. DMA can also be used to predict the behavior of polymeric materials as a function of time and their exposure to liquids and gases over a wide range of temperatures. Advanced use of Matlab^TM programming is necessary for modeling rheological behavior.

Outcome 1: Calculate velocity and pressure profiles for polymeric flows.

Outcome 2: Perform mathematical modeling of rheological behavior of polymers.

Outcome 3: Operate a rheometer under steady and transient modes.

Outcome 4: Interpret rheological measurements and translate these values into product specifications.

Outcome 5: Develop a basic understanding of tensorial calculus and the use of tensors.