AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Molecular understanding of the origin of the structural and mechanical properties of polymer matrices
Knowledge of the basic concepts of composite materials and nano polymer composites.
Understanding of the correlations between structure and properties of polymers and composites and nanocomposites polymer matrix.

TEACHING METHODS

In presence. Slides of the course on Aulaweb.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Theory and modelling of linear viscoelastic behaviour.

Mechanical properties of polymers at low and high deformation: Elastic modulus, yielding and fracture of polymeric materials.

Rheology of polymer melts.

Thermoplastic and thermosetting matrices in polymer composites: polyesters, epoxides, polyamides, polyolefines. Cross-linking reactions.

Particulate and fibrous reinforcing agents: glass, carbon and aramidic  fibers.

Technologies of fabrication of polymer-based products.

Nanofillers and techniques of preparation of polymer nanocomposites.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

M.T. Shaw, W.J. Mac Knight "Introduction to Polymer Viscoelasticity"

H.A. Barnes, J.F. Hutton, K. Walters " An introduction to rheology"

L.E. Nielsen "Mechanical Properrties of Polymers anc composites Vol 1 e 2"

 W.D. Callister Jr, C. Caneva " Scienza e ingegneria dei materiali"

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MAILA CASTELLANO (President)

MARINA ALLOISIO

DARIO CAVALLO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

October 12th

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral examination is conducted by two professors. They are able to verify the achievement of the learning outcomes. When these are not met, the student is invited to extend the study. To ensure uniformity between the examination topics and those actually carried out during the course, is present into the AulaWeb page a detailed program, so that students themselves can verify adherence.

Exam schedule