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KF2260 Polymers in Engineering Design 6.0 credits

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Course syllabus KF2260 (Autumn 2007–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus KF2260 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Polymers in engineering design. Design for manufacturing, assembly, disassembly and recycling. Methods for evaluation of materials and methods. Methods for calculation of stress-strain and long-term performance. Life cycle analysis. Design of products manufactured by injection moulding and extrusion.

Intended learning outcomes

After the course the student should know the principles for choice of material, choice of processing method and dimensioning of plastic and rubber details.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Mechanical properties of polymers, intermediate course (KF2160) and Polymer processing, intermediate course (KF2170)

Literature

K Berggren, J-F Jansson, L-Å Nilsson,

H-E Strömvall, “Konstruera i plast”

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • ÖVN1 - Exercises, 0.8 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.7 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

Written examination (TEN1);3 credits
Laboratory work (LAB1);3 credits

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CHE/Fibre and Polymer Technology

Main field of study

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

From the academic year 2010/2011 the course KF2260 will be replaced by the course KF2520 which starts fall term 2011.

Will replace 3E1370