WELDENG 7407
Transcript Abbreviation:
Adh Bond Plastics
Course Description:
Fundamentals of adhesive bonding science and technology and methods for mechanical joining of plastics including fasteners, snap-fits, press-fits, swaging, and staking.
Course Levels:
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
2.00
Max Credit Hours:
2.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 4407 (707).
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand structure and properties of polymeric adhesives
Ability to understand theories of adhesion
Understand and be able to develop procedures for adhesive bonding
Ability to analyze and design mechanical joints using fasteners
Ability to analyze and design mechanical joints using snap and press fits
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to structure and properties of polymeric adhseives. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Theories of adhesion. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Adhesive bonding procedures and rapid curing methods. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design and testing of adhesive joints. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Analysis and design of snap-fits. | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Analysis and design of press-fits. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Analysis and design of bolted joints. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Staking and swaging. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework and quizzes | 20% |
| Mid-Term | 25% |
| Final exam | 30% |
| Term project | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesion and Adhesive Technology: an Introduction, 2nd Edition | A.v. Pocius | |
| First Snap-Fit Handbook - Creating and Managing Attachements of Plastic Parts, 2nd Edition | P.R. Bonenberger |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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