Multi-Phase Polymer Materials and Composites

This one day course is designed as an introduction to multiphase polymer materials and polymer based composites for newcomers to the subject. The course will cover the basic ideas of composite materials, of obtaining a material which improves on the properties of its constituents. Topics covered will include the reinforcement shape/type (continuous, discontinuous fibres, particulates), reinforcement size (the important emerging area of nanocomposites), matrix type (thermoplastic or thermoset), different processing routes (from hand lay-up to injection moulding) and composites where both phases are polymeric. The important area of mechanics of composites will also be covered, including aspects such as mixing rules, damage mechanisms and interfaces.

This course is specifically for you if: you are new to this technical area and want a basic grounding in polymer based composite materials; interact with polymer scientists (either as customers, suppliers or research and development teams); or if you are commercial/engineering/product based and need to understand more about how your products and processes work.

This course is presented by Dr P. Hine (PJH) Professor F. Jones(FRJ) Professor C. Soutis (CS) Professor T. McGrail (TM)

• What is a fibre composite and multiphase polymeric material? (PJH)
• Fibre Composites – Rigidity (FRJ)
• Fabrication Routes to Fibre Composites (FRJ/PJH)
• Phase Separated Matrix Resins for Composites (TM)
• Particulate Reinforcements and Nano Composites (PJH)
• Continuous Fibre Composites: Strength (FRJ)
• Applications Workshop (CS/SAH)
• Round Table Discussion/further case study

Polymer Dynamics and Macromolecular Rheology

To enquire about any of our short courses, please contact Ms Shelagh Cowley:

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