Basics of Rheology (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

Approbatur - Laudatur

Tavoitteet

The student should after the course be able to -define the expression rheology -describe the differences between a viscous, an elastic and a viscoelastic material -define expressions related to rheology -describe the connection between rheology and microstructure of the material -recognize the most common rheometer types and their basic functioning principles -give practical examples from applications where knowledge on rheology is applied, of importance or where control of rheological properties is important

Sisältö

Background, terminology and fundamentals of rheology, rheological phenomena, relating of rheology to material microstructure, different rheometer types, rheological models, simple data analysis and results treatment, examples from practical applications.

Oppimateriaalit

moodle

Opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, laboratory work, assignments

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

Guest lectures, practical laboratory work

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

During the course

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Lectures 20 h Assignments 30 h Laboratory work 25 h Self studies: 60 h

Esitietovaatimukset

No prerequisits