Introduction to Elastomers (9871:401-­‐001) Prof. Dhinojwala Introduction to Elastomers – 9871:401-001
Instructor of Record: Ali Dhinojwala, Ph.D.
Morton Professor, Department of Polymer Science, The University of Akron
Goodyear Polymer Center, Room 423, (330) 972-6246, [email protected] Office Hours: By appointment
Instructors A. Dhinojwala, Ph.D. (GDYR 423, Phone 6246, [email protected])
L. Jia, Ph.D. (GDYR 603, Phone: 7511, [email protected])
Abraham Joy, Ph.D. (GDYR 420, Phone: 6004, [email protected])
Teaching Assistants: Nishant Kumar and Michael Wilson
Grading Policy
Section I (Exam I)
Section II (Exam II)
Laboratory
= 35%
= 35%
= 30%
NO COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
GRADING SCALE
93 - 100
90 -93
86-89
82-85
79-81
75-78
71-74
69-70
65-68
61-64
58-60
less than 58
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Textbook
J. M. G. Cowie, "Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials," Chapman and Hall.
(This is not a required text and it is a good general reference).
Laboratory
Four experiments to understand the concepts covered in the class. SAFETY GOGGLES ARE
REQUIRED FOR LABORATORY. Sandals, contact lenses and food are not permitted in the
laboratory, long pants are strongly encouraged. Attendance is required for laboratory. A final
grade in the course will not be given until all laboratory reports have been handed in and all
exams taken. Any missed exams must be made-up.
Introduction to Elastomers (9871:401-­‐001) Prof. Dhinojwala COURSE SYLLABUS
SUBJECT
DATE
INSTRUCTOR
Introduction
Aug. 27th
Ali Dhinojwala
Thermodynamics of Elastomers
Sept. 3rd
Ali Dhinojwala
Deformation of a Single Flexible
Chain
Deformation of Networks and the
Kinetic Theory of Rubber
Elasticity
Sept. 10th
Ali Dhinojwala
Sept. 17th
Ali Dhinojwala
Network-continued
Sept. 24th
Ali Dhinojwala
Swelling of Elastomers
Oct. 1st
Ali Dhinojwala
Midterm
Oct. 8th
Ali Dhinojwala
Cross linking of Elastomers
Oct. 15
th
Li Jia
Reinforcement of Elastomers
Oct. 22nd
Li Jia
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Oct. 29th
Li Jia
Structure-Property Relationships
of Elastomers
Biological Elastomers
Nov. 5th
Li Jia
Nov. 12th
Abraham Joy
Synthesis of Hydrogels
Nov. 19
th
Abraham Joy
Hydrogels-Biomedical applications
Nov. 26th
Abraham Joy
Hydrogels-Double Networks
Dec. 3rd
Abraham Joy
Final Exam
Dec. 10th
Li Jia/Abraham Joy
LABORATORY SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2014
9871 401 Introduction to Elastomers
Laboratory reports are due 9 days following the completion of lab.
There is a penalty of 20% for each day late.
Week 4: (Exp. 1) Compounding and Vulcanization of Rubber
Lab Report Due: W Sept.24th
Week 6: (Exp. 2) Molding and Preparation of Specimens for Mechanical Testing
Lab Report Due: W Oct. 8th
Week 8: (Exp. 3) Mechanical Testing of Samples
Lab Report Due: W Oct. 22th
Week 10: (Exp. 4) Swelling Test to Determine Cross Link Density
Lab Report Due: W Nov. 5th
SAFETY GOGGLES ARE REQUIRED FOR LABORATORY
Sandals, contact lenses, and food are not permitted in the lab: long
pants are strongly encouraged.