Description

Theory/Practice
1

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Jorge Castro

Contents

1. Introduction to polymers. Relationship between structure and properties. Engineering plastics. [20%]
2. Transformation processes of polymeric materials. [20%]
3. Concept of reinforcement. Composite materials [20%].
4. Transformation Processes of Composite Materials. [20%]
5. Mechanical behavior of polymers and composites. [10%]
6. Traditional ceramic and technical ceramic. Properties and applications. Processing of ceramic materials. [10%]

Learning Outcomes

OB1: identify properties of various non-metallic materials used as engineering materials:
OB2: describe the processing of various non-metallic materials and
OB3: select pairs of non-metallic materials and related processes processing for the production of mechanical components.