Module Descriptors
SPECIALIST RUBBERS
MECH60607
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
J Brydson, Rubbery Materials 3th Edition, Butterworths 2001
M Szycher, Handbook of Polyurethanes, 1999, CRC Press, ISBN 0849306027
J Hoffman Rubber Technology Handbook, 1989, OU Press, ISBN 0195207572
M Szycher, Handbook of Polyurethanes, 1999, CRC Press, ISBN 0849306027
J Hoffman Rubber Technology Handbook, 1989, OU Press, ISBN 0195207572
Module Additional Assessment Details
A coursework weighted at 50% which will assess learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
An exam (length 2 hours) weighted at 50% which will assess learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
An exam (length 2 hours) weighted at 50% which will assess learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Module Indicative Content
- Structure, properties of fluorocarbon rubbers (FKM), silicone rubbers (MQ), chlorohydrin (ECO and CO), chlorosulphonated polyethylene rubber (CSM), ethylene acrylic rubber and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE)
- Mix design and additive mechanisms
- Cross linking mechanisms, information gained from moving die rheometer traces.
- Mix design and additive mechanisms
- Cross linking mechanisms, information gained from moving die rheometer traces.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures 24 hours
Tutorials 12 hours
Examples from work
Tutorials 12 hours
Examples from work
Module Resources
Examples of Specialist Rubber, additives, typical cure traces, moving die rheometer.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00189-1 Plastics Materials and CE00196-2 Polymer Science and CE00023-1 Mathematics for Technology or equivalent.