Identifying Data 2019/20
Subject (*) Vicoelasticity of materials Code 730495002
Study programme
Mestrado Universitario en Materiais Complexos: Análise Térmica e Reoloxía (plan 2012)
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree 2nd four-month period
 First Obligatory 3
Language
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Enxeñaría Naval e Industrial
Coordinador
López Beceiro, Jorge José
 E-mail
jorge.lopez.beceiro@udc.es
Lecturers
Artiaga Diaz, Ramon Pedro
López Beceiro, Jorge José
 E-mail
ramon.artiaga@udc.es
jorge.lopez.beceiro@udc.es
Web http://http://eps.udc.es/diderot
General description Este curso ten como obxectivo completar a viscoelasticidade introducido durante o primeiro módulo en Francia (UEF 1) facendo fincapé no acoplamiento coas propiedades térmicas.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A1 Set up and conduct tests using the techniques of thermal analysis and rheology most appropriate in each case, within the scope of complex materials
A2 Identify and evaluate the different types of complex materials
B2 The students have the skill to apply their knowledge and their ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar contexts within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study
B4 That the students can communicate their conclusions and the knowledge and last reasons behind that conclusions to specialized and non specialized audience in a clear and unambiguous way
B8 Applying a critical, logical and creative way of thinking
B13 Analysis-oriented attitude
B21 To assess the importance of research, innovation and technological developments in the socio-economic and cultural progress of society
C2 Have a good command of spoken and writing expression and understanding of a foreign language.
C6 Critically assessing the knowledge, technology and information available to solve the problems they face with.
C7 To assume as a professional and citizen the importance of learning throughout life.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Determining what type of rheometer is appropriate depending on the material AR2
 BR2
BR8
BR13
BR21
 CR6
CR7
To distinguish between different viscoelastic behavior. AR2
 BR4
BR8
BR13
BR21
 CR2
CR6
CR7
Properly set up the test conditions. AR1
AR2
 BR2
BR8
BR13

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Linear and nonlinear viscoelasticity Ideal elastic and viscous behavior.
Viscoelastic behavior of the materials.
Range of linearity.
Choosing the most appropriate rheometer Stress control rheometers.
Deformation control rheometers.
Geometric configurations.
Parameters affecting the choice of the rheometer.
Experimental setup depending on the material Geometric configurations.
Stationary and dynamic tests.
Determination of the ranges of linearity in frequency, amplitude and temperature.
Choice and optimization of experimental parameters.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A2 A1 B21 C6 C7 10 15 25
Laboratory practice A1 B2 B8 B13 8 12 20
Supervised projects A1 A2 B2 B4 B8 B13 B21 C2 C6 2 18 20
Objective test A1 A2 B2 B4 B8 B13 C2 2 2 4
 
Personalized attention 6 0 6
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Presentation given by the professor, on a schematic basis, focusing on the main topics, covering both theoretical and practical issues.
Laboratory practice Performance of practical activities such as demonstrations, exercises, experiments, research, etc..
Supervised projects Activities whose purpose is that the students enlarge the study of ther topics pesented in each theme and consolidate their acquired knowledge and capabilities. These activities should aslo help the students learn and improve their capabilities in literature survey.
Objective test Exam that will help to evaluate the knowledge and competencies acquired by the students.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Guest lecture / keynote speech
Laboratory practice
Supervised projects
Objective test
Description
The personalized attention to students, understood as a support in the teaching-learning process, will take place in the hours of tutoring of the teacher.

No academic dispensation is accepted.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Guest lecture / keynote speech A2 A1 B21 C6 C7 Continuous assessment through monitoring of student work in the classroom, laboratory and / or tutorials 10
Laboratory practice A1 B2 B8 B13 Continuous assessment through monitoring of student work in the classroom, laboratory and / or tutorials 10
Supervised projects A1 A2 B2 B4 B8 B13 B21 C2 C6 Activities whose purpose is that the students enlarge the study of ther topics pesented in each theme and consolidate their acquired knowledge and capabilities. These activities should also help the students learn and improve their capabilities in literature survey. 60
Objective test A1 A2 B2 B4 B8 B13 C2 Examination or objective test. 20
 
Assessment comments

Sources of information
Basic

The UDC Library system allows to search online for recommended literature by professor and by subject. This is an expanded list of recommended sources of information:

Estudo reolóxico de betumes asfálticos [Recurso electrónico] / Jesús López Paz ; tutores Ramón Pedro Artiaga Díaz, Jorge José López Beceiro López Paz, Jesús Esc Politécnica Superior Depósito -- RP I 429 -- DISPOÑIBLE  
Understanding polymer processing : processes and governing equations Osswald, Tim A. Esc Politécnica Superior Depósito -- CM P 155 -- VENCE 05-06-15  
Understanding rheology Morrison, Faith A. Esc Politécnica Superior Depósito -- CM 357 -- DISPOÑIBLE  

Thermal analysis. Fundamentals and applications to material characterization: proceedings of the international seminar: Thermal analysis and rheology. Ferrol, Spain, 30 Juny-4 July, 2003 / Ramón Artiaga Díaz (ed.), A Coruña: Universidade da Coruña, Servicio de Publicacions, 2005, ISBN  84-9749-100-9

Menard, Kevin P., Dynamic mechanical analysis A practical introduction, Boca Raton : CRC Press, [1999], ISBN 0-8493-8688-8

Thermal analysis of polymers / edited by Joseph D. Menczel, R. Bruce Prime; Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley, [2009], ISBN  978-0-471-76917-0

Ward, Ian Macmillan. An introduction to the mechanical properties of solid polymers / I.M. Ward, and J. Sweeney, Chischester, England : John Wiley & Sons, [2004] 2nd ed. ISBN 0-471-49625-1

Relaxation phenomena in polymers / edited by Shiro Matsuoka. Munich ; New York : Hanser Publishers ; New York : Distributed in the U.S.A. and Canada by Oxford University Press, 1992. ISBN 3-446-17111-8 (Hanser), 0-19-520957-5 (Oxford University Press)
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Other comments
To help achieve a sustained immediate environment and meet the objective of action number 5: "Healthy  and sustainable environmental and social teaching and research" of the "Green Campus Ferrol Action Plan":

          The delivery of the documentary work carried out in this subject:
               - They will be requested in virtual format and/or computer support
               - It will be done through Moodle, in digital format without the need to print them.
               - If it is necessary to make them on paper:
                  - Plastics shall not be used
                 - Double-sided printing shall be carried out.
                 - Recycled paper will be used.
                 - Printing of drafts shall be avoided.

A sustainable use of resources and the prevention of negative impacts on the natural environment must be made.


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.