FSAD 6200

Physical Properties of Fiber - Forming Polymers and Fibers

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

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.

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

• 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.

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