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[ 220KTKWCP1V23 ] VL Characterization and Testing of Polymeric Materials 1

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Workload Education level Study areas Responsible person Hours per week Coordinating university
1,5 ECTS B2 - Bachelor's programme 2. year (*)Kunststofftechnik Gernot Wallner 1 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Bachelor's programme Sustainable Polymer Engineering & Circular Economy 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Skills Knowledge
Essential property categories and property profiles of polymer materials; areas of materials testing and characterization of plastics; standardization; essential aspects and elements of various testing standards with a focus on ISO standards (mechanical and non-mechanical properties); testing methods and testing of plastics and composite materials. Practical course in small groups: Practical exercises in testing plastics; conducting and documenting tests; presentation and interpretation of results.

Criteria for evaluation Written examination with transparent points system and allocation of grades; oral examination to improve grades in the event of a positive written examination only possible within 6 months on request in accordance with the statutes (§35
Methods Lectures with PPT and distribution of templates; practical demonstration examples on a case-by-case basis.
Language German
Changing subject? No
Further information The subject of plastics technology is used for the scientific and technical professional training of plastics technicians and qualifies students for further Master's studies with a focus on plastics technology, economic technology or chemical technology.

In particular, the subject of plastics engineering is used to teach practical and theoretical content from materials science and testing of polymer materials, general and special characterization of polymers, plastics processing, plastics machine and tool construction, applied thermal engineering and rheology, dimensioning and design of plastic and composite components and component testing

Short repetitions in English in the following course; documents in German and/or English, if available.


This course is held either in German or English in consultation with the students. At the very least, documents or book recommendations will be provided in German and English. The examination can be taken in either German or English.

On-site course
Maximum number of participants -
Assignment procedure Direct assignment