INTRODUCTORY POLYMER RHEOLOGY

EPD 640

Course Description

Introduction to polymer rheology. Concepts of continuum mechanics are introduced, specifically the fluid dynamics of non-Newtonian and linear viscoelastic fluids. Material functions, constitutive equations and rheometry and experimental methods for measuring material functions (rheometry) are discussed. Knowledge of linear differential equations [such asMATH 319or320] and fluid mechanics [such asM E 363] or momentum transfer [such asCBE 320] required.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing or declared in Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing

Satisfies

EPD 650

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.18

-8.13% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

14.29%

-64.29% from Historical

Class Size

12% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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