She will also elucidate the mechanical characterization of viscoelastic materials, employing shear oscillatory rheology techniques in both the linear and nonlinear regions. Register now to gain a ...

Fundamental aspects of polymer rheology, including the theory of linear viscoelasticity, measurement of fundamental flow properties, constitutive equations, the kinetic- molecular theories of ...

Topics covered in this course include linear viscoelasticity, creep ... failure and fracture mechanisms for polymers, and the effect of additives on mechanical behavior. Real life design examples are ...

Emphasis on polymer viscoelasticity, shape memory materials, other material systems. Graduate students interested in understanding the mechanics and materials aspects of advanced material systems.

Dynamic polymer networks are ubiquitous in both natural and synthetic ... Some of the most promising features of these materials - such as self-healing, viscoelasticity, and fracture resistance - are ...

Topics covered in this course include linear viscoelasticity, creep ... failure and fracture mechanisms for polymers, and the effect of additives on mechanical behavior. Real life design examples are ...