Structure and classification of polymers Polymer synthesis and molecular characteristics such as weight, tacticity, and crosslinking. Morphology, crystallinity, melting and glass transition. Elasticity and viscoelasticity. Theoretical models for viscoelasticity. Dynamic mechanical propreties. Mechanical behaviors of polymers including creep, yielding, crazing, and fracture. Materials selection and performance under stress and temperature.

Introduce students to polymeric materials and the science that gives rise to polymer properties, with the target of being able to select, specify and use polymers in engineering applications.

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