Polymers as a class of engineering materials – comparison with metals and ceramics - classification of polymers
Polymerization – mechanisms and statistical approach – molecular weight determination
Properties, processing and applications of polymers – compounding of plastics – polymer processing – basic methods and recent developments
Introduction to composites – classification of composites – emphasis on polymer based composites – bonding and failure criteria – micro mechanics approach
Reinforcing materials – overview of different processing methods – technical and economic aspects – novel applications of composite materials
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2. Anthoney Kelly, ‘Concise Encyclopedia of Composite Materials’, Pergamon, 1994
