WELDENG 4406
Transcript Abbreviation:
Weld Plastics&Comp
Course Description:
Theory and practice in welding of plastics and polymeric composites, including theory and analysis of welding processes, part and joint design, and process selection.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
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: 4201, and enrollment as a WeldEng-BS major; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 706.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand structure and properties and plastics and polymeric composites
Ability to understand theory for general plastic welding steps
Ability to understand theory for, use simple models of, and design joints for plastic welding processes
Ability to evaluate application and select welding process
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to structure and properties of polymers and polymeric composites. | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Hot plate welding and welding steps. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Hot gas and extrusion welding. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Implant resistance and induction welding. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Ultrasonic welding. | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Vibration and spin (friction) welding. | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Radio frequency and microwave welding. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Infrared and laser welding. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Case studies. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 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 | 30% |
| Mid-Term | 30% |
| Final exam | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Plastics and Comopsites Welding Handbook | Edited by D.A. Grewell, A. Benatar and J.B. Park |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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