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[ 479POPEPP4V12 ] VL Polymer Product Design and Engineering 4: Integrated Injection Moulding, Micromechanics and Structure Simulation
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3 ECTS M1 - Master's programme 1. year (*)Kunststofftechnik Zoltan Major 2 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Master's programme Polymer Engineering and Science (PES) 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Students are able to understand and apply advanced concepts of polymer product design, particularly in the fields of injection molding, micromechanics, and structural simulation. They learn to utilize integrated approaches for product development and process optimization while addressing complex engineering challenges.

Skills Knowledge
Specifically, they are able to:

Master the fundamentals and applications of micromechanics in plastics engineering [k2].

Perform structural simulations and use the results to improve product design [k3].

Evaluate complex material models and their impact on component design [k4].

Apply simulation and optimization techniques to maximize the performance of plastic components [k5].

Interpret results from simulations and experiments and make informed design decisions [k6].

Fundamentals and advanced techniques of injection molding: Process parameters and material flow analysis (filling).

Micromechanics of polymers: Structure-property relationships, microstructural analysis, reinforcement effects.

Structural simulation: Finite element methods (FEM), simulation software, validation of simulation models.

Material models: Elastic, viscoelastic, plastic, and hyperelastic models.

Application of simulation results: Product design, failure analysis, lifespan prediction.

Criteria for evaluation written and oral exam (combined)
Methods lecture slides, selected chapters from related literature
Language English
Study material
  1. A. Daniel and O. Ishai, Engineering Mechanics With Composite Materials, Oxford University Press, 2006
  2. A. Gent; Engineering with Rubbers, How to Design Rubber Components, Hanser, 2010.
  3. A.E. Campo, The Complete Part Design Handbook for injection molding thermoplastics, Hanser, 2006
Changing subject? No
Further information Course 479POPEPP4V12 and 479POPEPP4U12 form an integral didactic unit. The learning outcomes described are achieved through the interaction of the two courses. To acquire advanced knowledges of the design and dimensioning of characteristic polymeric components for practical engineering applications.
On-site course
Maximum number of participants -
Assignment procedure Direct assignment