ME 444/544 Mechanics of Viscoelastic Solids

Credits: (3-0) 3

This course will cover the fundamental concepts of polymer mechanics including; polymer classifications and names, polymer processing, and polymer properties. The majority of the course will focus on the mechanical properties of solid polymers and their response to a variety of loading conditions. In addition, mechanical models and differential constitutive equations for polymers will be discussed. A portion of the course will also focus on yield response of polymers, and failure and yield mechanisms specific to polymeric materials. Field trips to local plastic manufacturing facilities are also planned.

Prerequisites: ME 322, MATH 373
Notes: Students enrolled in ME 544 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ME 444.

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