MSE 455
Spring 2026 Part of Term 1
Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6
Jan 20-May 6
Credit: 3 hours.
Mechanical behavior of amorphous and semi-crystalline polymers; overview of polymer structure and characterization; polymer morphology; orientation effects, rubber elasticity, polymer linear viscoelasticity using Boltzmann superposition and mechanical models; measurement of viscoelastic properties; relaxation and transitions; polymeric yield phenomena and plastic flow; deformation mechanisms; fracture and craze formation; impact and fatigue.
3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MSE 206 or TAM 251.
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38259
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Lecture-Discussion
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A
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9:30AM
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TR
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Engineering Hall
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Nason, A
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