Adhesion & Adhesion-Related Courses at Virginia Tech (Compiled: May 1999) Courses (.doc)
Undergraduate:
CHEM 4634 / /MSE 4534
POLYMER AND SURFACE CHEMISTRY
Physical chemical fundamentals of polymers and surfaces including adhesives and sealants. Pre: 3615 or 4615. (3H,3C). II.
CHEM 4654
ADHESIVE AND SEALANT SCIENCE
Overview of polymer synethesis, surface energetics and characterizations, stresses and fracture of bonded joints, and polymer characterization. Relevance to variety of adhesive and sealant systems, including bonding to metal, plastics, and wood substrates. (3C, 3H) I.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (an Adhesion topic for MII options)
Variable credit course.
Advanced Undergraduate Courses: (Available for both undergraduate & graduate credit)
Chemical Engineering
CHEM 4214 /MSE 4514
INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER MATERIALS
Basic of polymeric materials including description and categorization of macromolecules; characterization; mechanical properties; rubbery, glassy, crystalline, and viscous flow behavior. Pre: 3164, CHEM 2536. (3H, 3C).
CHE 4224 / MSE 4524
INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER PROCESSING
Basic principles of momentum and heat transfer applied to the analysis of polymer processing operations. Introduction to polymer rheology. Pre: 3116 (3H, 3C).
Chemistry
CHEM 4074 / MSE 4544
LABORATORY IN POLYMER SCIENCE
Experimental techniques used in the synthesis of various linear polymers, copolymers, and crosslinked networks. Determination of polymer molecular weights and molecular weight distribution. Methods used in the thermal, mechanical, and morphological characterization of polymeric systems. Graduate students in chemistry, P/F only. Pre: 3616, 4534. (1H,3L,2C). I.
CHEM 4534
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY OF POLYMERS
Structure, synthesis, and basic characteristics of the major classes of polymerization reactions including step-growth (condensation) and chain growth (addition), free radical, and ionic mechanisms. Pre: 2536. (3H,3C). I.
CHEM 4634 / MSE 4534
POLYMER AND SURFACE CHEMISTRY
Fundamentals of polymer and surface chemistry. Pre: CHEM 3615 or CHEM 4615. (3H, 3C). II.
Engineering Science and Mechanics
ESM 4044
MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Properties and mechanics of fibrous, laminated composites. Classical lamination theory, micromechanics, stiffness and strength, fabrication and testing. Thermal stresses. Design, analysis, and computerize implementation. Pre: 2004. (3H,3C).
ESM 4154 / MSE 4154)
NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION OF MATERIALS
Concepts and methods of nondestructive evaluation of materials. Discussion of techniques and mathematical bases for methods involving mechanical, optical, thermal, and electromagnetic phenomena; design for inspectability; technique selection criteria; information processing and handling; materials response; laboratory. Pre: ESM 3054, ESM 3064, PHYS 2175 and 2176 or PHYS 2305 and 2306. (2H,3L,3C).
ESM 4734 / AOE 4024
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
The finite element method is introduced as a numerical method of solving the ordinary and partial differential equations arising in fluid flow, heat transfer, and solid and structural mechanics. The classes of problems considered include those described by the second-order and fourth-order ordinary differential equations and second-order partial differential equations. Both theory and applications of the method to problems in various fields of engineering and applied sciences will be studied. Pre: 2074. MATH 2216. (3H,3C).
Materials Science and Engineering
MSE 4514 / CHE 4214
INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER MATERIALS
(See "Chemical Engineering 4214" for catalog description)
MSE 4524 / CHE 4224
INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER PROCESSING
(See "Chemical Engineering 4224" for catalog description)
MSE 4544 / CHEM 4074
LABORATORY IN POLYMER SCIENCE
(See "Chemistry 4074" for catalog description)
MSE 4554
POLYMER ENGINEERING
This course is designed to introduce the student to polymers from the MSE perspective. The basics of polymer snythesis and polymerization will be outlined. The relationship between processing, structure, and properties will be presented with respect to the performance and design requirements of typical polymer applications. Pre: CHEM 1036, PHYS 2176 or PHYS 2306, MATH 2216; Co: Undergraduate thermodynamics (e.g., MSE 4034) or equivalent. (3H,3C). II.
MSE 4564
POLYMER ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Laboratory experiments exploring processing-structure-
property relationships in polymers and polymer-based composites will be performed. Experiments will be conducted in synthesis, melt rheology, crystal structure and mechanical properties of polymers. Effects of reinforcement on the properties of engineering polymers will also be investigated. Co. or Pre.: 4554 (3L,1C).
MSE 4604
ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS
The application of the fundamental concepts of mechanics, elasticity, and plasticity to multiphase and composite materials. Constitutive equations for the mechanical and physical properties of metal, ceramic, and polymeric matrix composites. The role of processing and microstructure on properties. Pre: 3305 or equivalent; ESM 2004 (3H, 3C). Structural Biopolymers and Biocomposites.
Wood Science and Forest Products
WOOD 4544
WOOD-BASED COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Processing and properties of wood-based composite materials with emphasis on flat-pressed panels. Theory of adhesion. Application and properties of major adhesives used for wood-based composites. Pre: 3224, 3414. (3H,3L,4C). I