Engineering Mechanics of Polymers and Composites
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The official GTU curriculum for Engineering Mechanics of Polymers and Composites (subject code ME03084021) as prescribed for PE · Semester 3 divides the course into 5 units, covering 18 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (ME03084021)Unit 1 Introduction to Polymers
- ● Overview of Polymers: Definition
- classification, and applications ● Polymerization: Mechanisms of polymerization (addition and condensation) ● Types of Polymers: Thermoplastics
- elastomers, and natural polymers Program Name: Master of Engineering Level: PG Branch: Plastics Engineering Subject Code: ME03084021 Subject Name: Engineering Mechanics of Polymers and Composites ● Molecular Structure: Bonding
- molecular weight, and its influence on mechanical properties ● Applications: Common polymers and their applications in various industries
Unit 2 Mechanical Behavior of Polymers
- ● Molecular Packing: Crystalline and amorphous structures ● Thermal Transitions: Glass transition temperature (Tg) and its significance ● Mechanical Properties: Viscoelasticity
- rubbery behavior, and plastic deformation ● Material Responses: Cold drawing
- stress relaxation, and impact behavior ● Testing Methods: Creep and relaxation tests
- tensile and impact tests
Unit 3 Viscoelastic Models and Stress Analysis
- ● Viscoelastic Models: Kelvin
- 3-parameter and 4- parameter models ● Generalized Models: Generalized Kelvin and Maxwell models for complex behaviors ● Stress Analysis Principles: Boltzmann superposition principle and Alfred's correspondence principle ● Structural Analysis: Stress analysis in bars and beams with viscoelastic materials
Unit 4 Polymer Characterization and Design
- ● Time-Temperature Superposition: Principles and applications ● WLF Equation: Williams-Landel-Ferry equation and its relevance ● Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA): Measurement of storage and loss modulus ● Design Considerations: Plastic design practices
- stress relaxation, and long-term performance Program Name: Master of Engineering Level: PG Branch: Plastics Engineering Subject Code: ME03084021 Subject Name: Engineering Mechanics of Polymers and Composites
Unit 5 Introduction to Composites and Their Mechanics
- ● Composite Materials: Definition
- advantages, and classification ● Material Behavior: 3D stress-strain relationships
- generalized Hooke's law ● Lamina Mechanics: Stress-strain relations
- hygrothermal stress, and lamina property estimation ● Laminate Mechanics: Classical lamination theory
- stiffness of stacking sequences, and failure criteria ● Design Aspects: Composite sandwich structures
- joining, and repair techniques
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