Course Description

Plastics Engineering: Intro to Polymers

In this comprehensive course, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey through the diverse landscape of polymers from a mechanical engineering perspective.

Discover how polymers shape the backbone of modern technology and everyday life. Learn the intricacies of polymer science as we demystify the art of addition and condensation polymerization, understanding how these processes give birth to a myriad of unique polymer materials.

Delve into the heart of mechanical properties, exploring stress-strain curves, tensile strength, impact resistance, and more. Gain the knowledge to engineer robust and efficient polymer components that stand the test of time and stress.

Unravel the mysteries of thermal properties as we navigate melting temperatures, glass transition points, thermal expansion, and thermal degradation. Armed with this understanding, you will be able to design polymer components that thrive under a wide range of temperature conditions. Through comprehensive polymer testing and characterization, you’ll learn to analyze polymers using cutting-edge techniques like DSC, TGA, DMA, and FTIR. Harness this knowledge to select the perfect materials for your specific engineering applications, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

Provider

udemy

Target

  • Learners and professionals in materials science
  • Engineers in the plastics and manufacturing industries
  • Technicians and operators in polymer processing
  • Researchers in polymer science

Sector

  • Manufacturing
  • Materials Science
  • Plastics Engineering
  • Automotive Industry (and other sectors using plastics)

Area

  • Polymer chemistry and physics
  • Material properties of polymers
  • Processing techniques for plastic materials
  • Product design and development using polymers

Method

Online

Certification

Yes

Duration

1.5 hours on-demand video

Assessment

Yes

Cost

19.99

Learning Outcomes

  • Learners will be able to comprehend the fundamental concepts of polymers and polymer science.
  • You will gain knowledge about the mechanical and thermal properties of polymers, including stress-strain behavior, tensile strength, impact resistance, and the
  • Learners will be able to analyze and evaluate the mechanical properties of different polymers for specific engineering applications.
  • Learners will understand the fundamental definition of a polymer

Learning Content

  • Introduction to the course
  • Introduction to Polymers and Polymer Science
  • Mechanical Properties of Polymers
  • Thermal Properties of Polymers
  • Polymer Testing and Characterization
  • Closing