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1Introduction, Overview of Polymeric Materials (PDF)McCrum pp. 1-18
2Polymerization and Crosslinking (PDF)Problem 1.1 (PDF)Sections 1.1-1.5
3Tacticity, Molecular Weight (PDF)Problem 1.15 (PDF)Sections 1.6-1.7
4Crystallinity, Glass Transition Temperature (PDF)Problem 2.12 (PDF)Sections 2.1-2.6
5Molecular Orientation (PDF)Problem 2.23 (PDF)Section 2.10

IUD Paper (PDF - 1.2 MB)
6Chain Conformation, Kinetic Theory of Rubber Elasticity (PDF)Problem 2.19 (PDF)Sections 2.7-2.9
7Mechanics of Elastomers (PDF)Problem 3.14 (PDF)Chapter 3
8Viscoelasticity - Creep, Stress Relaxation (PDF)Problem 4.2 (PDF)Sections 4.1-4.2.2
9Dynamic Response (PDF)Problem 4.6 (PDF)Section 4.2.3

Boyer Article: Boyer, R. F. "Dependence of Mechanical Properties on Molecular Motion in Polymers."
10Maxwell Models (PDF)Problem 4.8 (PDF)Sections 4.3-4.3.1
11Zener Model (PDF)Problem 4.10
12Distribution of Relaxation Times (PDF)Problem 4.11 (PDF)Section 4.3.2
13Effect of Temperature (PDF)Problem 4.15 (PDF)Section 4.3.3
14StiffnessProblem 4.16 (PDF)Section 4.4
15Stress Analysis (PDF)Problem 4.17 (PDF)
16Quiz 1 (PDF)
17Yielding and Crazing (PDF)Problem 5.4 (PDF)Sections 5.1-5.3
18Linear Fracture Mechanics (PDF)Problem 5.16 (PDF)Section 5.4
19Elastic-plastic FractureProblem 5.14 (PDF)Section 5.5
20Brittle Fracture, Toughening (PDF)Problem 5.20 (PDF)Sections 5.6-5.7
21Composites (PDF)Problem 6.2 (PDF)Section 6.1
22Matrices and Reinforcements (PDF)Problem 6.5 (PDF)Section 6.2
23Composites FabricationProblem 6.8(1) (PDF)Section 6.3
24Mechanics of Continuous Fibers (PDF)Problem 6.12Section 6.4.1
25Discontinuous Fibers, Reinforced Rubber (PDF)Problem 6.22Sections 6.4.2-6.5
26Melt ProcessingProblem 7.1 (PDF)Section 7.1
27Quiz 2 (PDF)
28Transport Theory, Viscous Flow (PDF)Problem 7.5 (not 2ii) (PDF)Section 7.2
29Viscous Flow Continued (PDF)Problem 7.6 (PDF)
30Cooling and Solidification (PDF)Problem: Write up any Solution of the Transient Heat Conduction EquationSection 7.3

Roylance FEA Article: Roylance, David. "Finite Element Analysis of Nonisothermal Reactive Flows." (PDF)
31Extrusion (PDF)Problem 7.15 (PDF)Section 7.4
32Injection Molding (PDF)Problem 7.31Section 7.5
33Thermosets and Thermoforming (PDF)Sections 7.5.4-7.8

Kerimid Article: Fullerton, Rhonda, David Roylance, Ronald Allred, and Adra Acton. "Cure Analysis of Printed Wiring Boards Containing Reactive Adhesive Layers."
34Elements of Design (PDF)Section 8.1
35Materials Selection (PDF)Problem 8.6Section 8.2
36Design for Manufacturing, Stiffness, and StrengthProblem 8.27Sections 8.3-8.5
37Quiz 3 (PDF)
38Student Design Presentations
39Student Design Presentations

 








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