School / Prep
ENSMAC
Internal code
PS8ASCPC
Description
Understand, interpret and predict the different mechanisms responsible for adhesion. Understand the physico-chemistry involved in adhesive processing.
Teaching hours
- CIIntegrated courses7h
Mandatory prerequisites
Chemistry and physical chemistry of polymers.
Syllabus
Adhesion theory
Intro: History and adhesion in nature
Advantages/disadvantages of adhesives as a joining solution
How to go from adhesive to glue joint.
Mechanism of adhesion
Mechanical adhesion
Chemical adhesion (Dupré model)
Diffusive adhesion
Notion of joint design
Further information
Molecular and Polymer Chemistry
Bibliography
Reference: Handbook of adhesion technology
Assessment of knowledge
Initial assessment / Main session - Tests
Type of assessment | Type of test | Duration (in minutes) | Number of tests | Test coefficient | Eliminatory mark in the test | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final inspection | Written | 30 | 1 |
Second chance / Catch-up session - Tests
Type of assessment | Type of test | Duration (in minutes) | Number of tests | Test coefficient | Eliminatory mark in the test | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final test | Written | 30 | 1 |