Understanding mechanical properties of thermoplastics (BIMS2)

This knowledge is vital given the complex failure phenomena in plastics, including creep, impact, stress cracking, yielding, crazing, and brittle failure.

The course’s objective provides an in-depth introduction to participants, irrespective of their background or experience, within a concise two-day timeframe. While not exhaustive, the course delves deeply enough into the subject, establishing a robust knowledge base. It equips participants for specialized reading or training in their specific field of interest.

This course, irrespective of attendance at BIMS-0 or BIMS-1 (Understanding Injection Molding of Thermoplastics), focuses on the complex mechanical performance of plastics, introducing key behaviours such as visco-elasticity, non-linearity, creep, impact, and failure mechanisms. It caters to a diverse audience, including design or mechanical engineers, molders, FEA specialists, project leaders, researchers, material specialists, students and seasoned professionals.

We will be pleased to host a one-hour presentation by Prof. Guido Tosello, or one of his coworkers. The topic will be closely related to some of the BIMS-2 teaching.

In summary, this course provides a condensed yet comprehensive exploration of polymer mechanical properties, fostering interaction and networking opportunities, making it an invaluable experience for professionals across various disciplines.

This course will focus on the complex mechanical performance of plastics in order to introduce the key behavior of these unique materials (visco-elasticity, non linearity, creep, impact and failure mechanisms).