ME C223. Polymer Engineering.
[3 units]
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION
A survey of the structure and mechanical properties of advanced engineering polymers. Topics include rubber elasticity, viscoelasticity, mechanical properties, yielding, deformation, and fracture mechanisms of various classes of polymers. The course will discuss degradation schemes of polymers and long-term performance issues. The class will include polymer applications in bioengineering and medicine. Also listed as Bioengineering C223.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Civil Engineering 130, Engineering 45.
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
TOPICS COVERED
CLASS/LABORATORY SCHEDULE
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week.
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