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Polymers & Composites

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This topic covers the structure, properties, and synthesis of polymeric materials and fiber-reinforced composites. Learners will understand how molecular architecture influences mechanical behavior and how to select these materials for structural applications.

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Polymer Science

Learn polymer science principles with Paula Hammond's MIT course. Explore polymers & composites and their applications.

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Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know

We explore “10 things” that range from the menu of materials available to engineers in their profession to the many mechanical and electrical properties of materials important to their use in various engineering fields. We also discuss the principles behind the manufacturing of those materials. By the end of the course, you will be able to: * Recognize the important aspects of the materials used in modern engineering applications, * Explain the underlying principle of materials science: “structure leads to properties,” * Identify the role of thermally activated processes in many of these important “things” – as illustrated by the Arrhenius relationship. * Relate each of these topics to issues that have arisen (or potentially could arise) in your life and work. If you would like to explore the topic in more depth you may purchase Dr. Shackelford's Textbook: J.F. Shackelford, Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, Eighth Edition, Pearson Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2015

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📚Books(2)

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Composite Materials

Composite Materials - A book resource

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Polymer Physics

Polymer Physics - A book resource

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🌐Websites(5)

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Polymer Database

Free database of polymer properties, rec'd in Reddit threads

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polymer.org

Polymer.org is an educational resource for polymer science and engineering, with accessible explanations of polymer basics, properties, and processing of polymers and composites. It also offers tutorials, reference articles, and a glossary to help students and professionals.

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matweb.com

MatWeb is an online database of material properties with searchable data sheets for metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, featuring mechanical properties such as tensile/yield strength, Young’s modulus, hardness, and related thermal/physical data.

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compositesworld.com

CompositesWorld is a premier trade publication and information hub for polymer composites, offering news, technical articles, case studies, product guides, and industry insights on materials, processing, testing, and design across aerospace, automotive, wind, and marine sectors.

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matbase.com

MatBase is an online materials database focused on polymers and composites, providing property data, material classifications, and reference resources to aid learning and material design.

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