MOOC - Rubber Technologist - Basic Level
Introduction to Rubber Technology
This unit introduces rubber material by going deeper into the general character of rubber material. The history is very relevant together with a comparison of rubber to non-rubber materials. Basic knowledge regarding in-rubber characteristics and compounding methodology gives a solid foundation for further elaborating on different rubber types and micro/macro properties of rubber compounds in following elements.
In-rubber properties:
Introduction in in-rubber properties and testing methods that are generally used to characterize rubber performance; with additional emphasis on tire tread properties and characterization.
RUBTECHB.U1.E2.PC1
The student has a basic understanding of typical production and application related polymer behavioral phenoma, such as entropy elasticity and die swell
RUBTECHB.U1.E2.PC2
The student is able to name mechanical rubber properties that are statically and dynamically tested and knows their meaning, relevance for applications and sample testing methodology
RUBTECHB.U1.E2.PC3
The student has a basic understanding of sinoidal applied stress and strain response graphs that indicate a phase shift between stress and strain due to hysteresis and tangent delta quantification
RUBTECHB.U1.E2.PC4
The student knows the meaning of the glass transition temperature and the relation with tangent delta and tire tread performance
RUBTECHB.U1.E2.PC5
The student has a basic understanding of aging resistance properties under weathering and application conditions, such as ozone resistance, oil resistance and heat resistance