Course content

History of plastics and composites. Polymer chemistry, Tg, polymerization and elasticity. Fiber and core materials. Mechanical properties of plastic and composite materials. Industrial use of plastic and composite. Standard testing of plastic and composite. Various manufacturing processes for plastic and composite products.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: Students should: - be able to show broad knowledge and understanding of polymeric materials and the use of reinforcements in these (fibers and core materials) - be able to explain the concept of monomer, polymer and plastic - be able to explain the concept of glass conversion temperature (Tg) and explain kinetic and thermodynamic theories for Tg - be able to explain the properties and phases of polymeric materials by changing temperature - be able to explain the concept of degree of polymerization, Tg and be able to describe the hierarchical structure of the degree of polymerization of different polymers - be able to explain the concept of viscoelasticity of mixing two materials (rule of mixture) - be able to summarize the most common polymers and some areas of application for these. Skills: The student should be able to: - be able to demonstrate the most common standardized tests for polymeric materials - be able to build a simple structure in composite in the laboratory - be able to argue objectively and systematically and exercise source criticism (ethics) - be able to process and convey the subject matter in an independent way both written and oral - know «basic programming skills» (digitization) - be able to use digital collaboration tools (digitization) - know innovation, innovation and entrepreneurship (innovation) General competence: Students must: - be able to exchange information and experiences with others to be able to plan and carry out a project with phases and milestones. - knows group processes and can carry out projects in teams.

Learning methods and activities

Excursions, lectures, group work, lab exercises, web-supported learning. Mandatory work requirements are the completion of 1 laboratory exercise with the submission of 1 lab report. A selection of lectures is streamed, and recordings are made which are subsequently linked up from the learning platform. Furthermore, pre-recorded video lectures are used as a supplement. Guidance is carried out both synchronously using tools such as Collaborate (practice hours) and asynchronously using forums. There must be a plan for this on the learning platform. There will be 1 collection for online students. There will be 7 work requirements that must be approved in order to sit for the exam. Planned time consumption for a 7.5 ECTS course: Lectures: 40 hours Organized supervision: 10 hours Work with compulsory assignments: 60 hours Self-effort: 90 hours TOTAL: 200 hours

In case of less than 6 students registered, the course will take place as a self-study with guidance.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

MASG2100 Materials Technology or similar

Course materials

Information will be given at the start of the course.

Credit reductions