FSAD 6200

Physical Properties of Fiber - Forming Polymers and Fibers

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2020-2021 Catalog.

This course covers formation and properties of fiber forming polymers - rubbery, glassy, and crystalline states - and their interconnection. Discusses fiber structure, relationship between chemical structure and physical properties of manufactured and natural fibers, mechanical, thermal, viscoelastic properties of fibers, and testing methods.

Outcomes

• Understand the basic nature/behavior of polymers and measurement of polymer properties.
• Understand critical polymer properties needed for fiber formation.
• Understand Fiber production, structure and properties of non-commodity fibers.
• Understand the formation of fibers and control of structure and properties.
• Understand various methods of polymer and fibers characterization including mechanical optical and thermal properties.
• Develop critical thinking for problem solving in developing or modifying desired fiber properties.

When Offered Spring (offered in odd-numbered years only).

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